Loyalties
Loyalties

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Loyalties

1978
Movie
30 min
English

Everybody tells Onnie to steer clear of Patsy Gallaher, that he's bad news, but Onnie doesn't see it. Gallaher is Onnie's friend, and he believes friends should be loyal to one another.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Ron PeckGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Set in London, Loyalties explores the complexities of relationships and societal expectations within the gay community. The film follows the intertwined lives of several characters as they navigate love, loss, and self-discovery against the backdrop of the late 1970s.

Critical Reception

Loyalties was an early and significant film in British LGBTQ+ cinema, praised for its frank and sensitive portrayal of gay life at a time when such representations were rare. While not a mainstream blockbuster, it resonated with audiences and critics interested in its pioneering subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking and honest depiction of gay relationships.

  • Noted for its authentic portrayal of London's gay scene in the late 70s.

  • Seen as an important piece of early LGBTQ+ British cinema.

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Fun Fact

Loyalties is considered one of the first British films to openly explore gay relationships and identity in a non-sensationalized manner.

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