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The Consequence

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A warden's son seduces a male inmate, and they try to build a life together after his release.

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The Consequence

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Michael Bronski Gay Community News (Boston) The Consequence is not a great film. But it is an honest film, well made, and intelligent. Aug 25, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member What a surprise! For it time This so much better than most contemporary films in this genre. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Forbidden gay love stories were much more pragmatic in the 1970's than they are today. This particular movie deals with both the matter of a relationship between two men with a significant age different separating them, as well as their right to be together since homosexuality was once deemed a crime. I was well beguiled by this movie almost all the way through. Close to the ending however, I lost all interest without being able to pinpoint why exactly. Still, it remains a deeply interesting movie, reminiscent of Fassbinder, that should be seen at least once by those who follow the flourishing of gay cinema. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member It is odd that such an oustanding film, is only seen by a handful and I centrainly hope that just because it has a strong gay storyline is not the reason why it was ignored. One to see. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member one of the best gay films ever made!! this film was made in 1977, a true pioneer in gay cinema! Great cast and realistic, based on a true story! a true contender with brokeback mountain and milk. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A warden's son seduces a male inmate, and they try to build a life together after his release.
Director
Wolfgang Petersen
Screenwriter
Alexander Ziegler, Wolfgang Petersen
Production Co
Solaris Film, Westdeutscher Rundfunk
Genre
Drama
Original Language
German
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 15, 2016
Runtime
1h 40m
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