Nighthawks (1978 film)

For 1981 American film, see Nighthawks_(film).

Nighthawks is a 1978 narrative film by Ron Peck. It follows the day-to-day life of a gay man in London.

Plot

The film realistically portrays day-to-day gay life in London at the time. It shows a gay man, played by Ken Robertson, teaching geography during the day and going to gay pubs at night. His students ultimately challenge him with questions as to whether he is bent/queer. He responds that he is and answers their questions about his homosexuality calmly.[1]

Reception

In 1979, Janet Maslin of the New York Times finds the (fictional) film documentary-realistic. She finds it a "vivid" picture of an "intriguing and well-played" character, and qualifies that by finding parts of the film "overlong and aimless."[2]

References

  1. ↑ Gilbey, Ryan; Revisiting "Nighthawks", a film with the most extraordinary coming-out scene; New Statesman
  2. ↑ Maslin, Janet; "Nighthawks":Documentary Tone; New York Times; July 27, 1979
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