Victim
Basil Dearden’s Victim (1961), set in early 1960s London, follows barrister Melville Farr on the verge of success. However, when he becomes entangled with blackmailers exposing his connection to a young gay man, Farr’s carefully constructed world unravels. The revelation of Farr’s closeted homosexuality, complicated by Britain’s anti-sodomy laws, puts everything at risk. Rather than succumbing, Farr decides to confront the challenges head-on, embarking on a courageous fight against prejudice and societal expectations.