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Nighthawks

Nighthawks

1978•1h 53m•5.3/10
Drama

Ratings

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5.3/10(24)

In 70s Great Britain, a gay teacher is forced to hide his sexuality by day while living his secret life by night.

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Production

Four Corner Films, Nashburgh

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Available in Your Library

Cast

Ken Robertson

Ken Robertson

Jim

Tony Westrope

Mike

Rachel Nicholas James

Judy

Maureen Dolan

Pat

Stuart Turton

Neal

Clive Peters

Peter

Robert Merrick

John

Frank Dilbert

American

Peter Radmall

Artist

Ernest Brightmore

Headmaster

Derek Jarman

Derek Jarman

Clubber

John Angel

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