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The Act

19891h 15mMovieDramaTV Movie

Eastern Europe, February 1944: Johann Frink and Otto Hansen, once famous Berlin cabaret artists, are summoned to take part in a special 'entertainment', devised by a mysterious Nazi captain. When they discover where they are to perform, they find themselves with an appalling dilemma.

DirectorRoy Battersby
WriterRichard Langridge
ProducerRuth Caleb

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Cast · Directed by Roy Battersby

JSJack Shepherd
Jack Shepherd
Johann Frink
BJBarry Jackson
Barry Jackson
Otto Hansen
KHKenneth Haigh
Kenneth Haigh
Captain Steiner
ATAndy de la Tour
Andy de la Tour
Valet
SDSally Dexter
Sally Dexter
Musician
AF
Andrew Findon
Musician
DM
Dominic Muldowney
Musician
TS
Terri Seymour
Musician

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The Act hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 27, 1989. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.