Consenting Adults (TV 2007)This is a film based on the life of the Wolfenden family and some characters in the city of Reading... See full synopsis » Director:Richard Curson SmithWriter:Julian Mitchell |
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Consenting Adults (TV 2007)This is a film based on the life of the Wolfenden family and some characters in the city of Reading... See full synopsis » Director:Richard Curson SmithWriter:Julian Mitchell |
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Charlie Bullard
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Jamie Martin | ... |
Colin Parker
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| Charles Dance | ... |
Jack Wolfenden
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| Sean Biggerstaff | ... |
Jeremy Wolfenden
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| Samantha Bond | ... |
Jill Wolfenden
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Pip Torrens | ... |
Frances Graham Harrison
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Aneirin Hughes | ... |
William Conwy Roberts
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Rosa Curson Smith | ... |
Debbie Wolfenden
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Amy Phillips | ... |
Priscilla Wolfenden
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| Tim Wallers | ... |
Major Spellman
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| Haydn Gwynne | ... |
Mary Cohen
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Sean Scanlan | ... |
James Adair
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Paul Bentall | ... |
Dr. Desmond Curran
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This is a film based on the life of the Wolfenden family and some characters in the city of Reading... See full synopsis »
This is the biography of John Wolfenden's personal and professional struggle to reform the British law concerning homosexuality.
As the film is set in the 50's, the views on homosexuality are very conservative. Much of the time is spent on attacking homosexuality as repugnant and revolting. If it was not made by the BBC, one would be inclined to think this film serves as a homophobic attack against homosexuals. The simple plot is told so plainly, and the characters are not engaging enough. The result is that the film is at times too flat, because it lacks the drama to captivate the viewers. I find the personal struggle of John Wolfenden is not so well portrayed. I would have liked more time dedicated to the relationship between him and his gay son. This film recounts the historic moment of the law change, but the film is rather forgettable. It could certainly be improved.