Nighthawks
Nov 01 1978
•2h 53m
•Drama
In 70s Great Britain, a gay teacher is forced to hide his sexuality by day while living his secret life by night.
Cast
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Ken Robertson
Jim
Tony Westrope
Mike
Rachel Nicholas James
Judy
Maureen Dolan
Pat
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