Against the Law
2017, English. Directed by Fergus O'Brien.
United Kingdom, March 24, 1954. Ten years before the decriminalization of homosexuality, journalist Peter Wildeblood and his friends Lord Montagu and Michael Pitt-Rivers are convicted and imprisoned for indecency and sodomy.
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- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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Against the Law is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Fergus O'BrienDirector
- Daniel MaysPeter Wildeblood
- Richard GaddEddie McNally
- Mark GatissDr. Landers
- Charlie Creed-MilesSuperintendent Jones
- Richard DillaneProsecutor Roberts
- Paul KeatingFanny
- Mark Edel-HuntEdward Montagu
- David RobbLord Wolfenden
- Josh CollinsMichael Pitt-Rivers
- Daniel BettsDefense Rawlinson
- Timothy WatsonClerk of Assize
- Barney WhiteDan Starling
Details
- Released
- 16 March 2017
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Brian Fillis
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What Against the Law is based on
Against the Law is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.
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Against the Law runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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Against the Law is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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If you liked Against the Law, try Les Misérables, The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister, Christopher and His Kind.
Who directed Against the Law?
Against the Law (2017) was directed by Fergus O'Brien and stars Daniel Mays, Richard Gadd, Mark Gatiss.
What is Against the Law based on?
Against the Law is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.