Milk

The true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. In San Francisco in the late 1970s, Harvey Milk becomes an activist for gay rights and inspires others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans.

Cast

Sean Penn

as Harvey Milk

Emile Hirsch

as Cleve Jones

Josh Brolin

as Dan White

Diego Luna

as Jack Lira

James Franco

as Scott Smith

Alison Pill

as Anne Kronenberg

Victor Garber

as Mayor Moscone

Denis O'Hare

as John Briggs

Joseph Cross

as Dick Pabich

Stephen Spinella

as Rick Stokes

Reviews

The Movie Diorama

Milk shakes its nutrient-rich substance to produce a delectably important biopic. No fat free milk. No semi-skimmed froth encrusting the top layer. Lactose is included. Just whole Harvey Milk dairy, freshly pasteurised by superlative direction and sharp writing. Much like fine wine, Milk tastes exqu...

Crazypiglady

A brilliantly informed piece of history. I learnt more than I thought I would and enjoyed it even more. Enjoyed probably isn’t the word as it’s a disgrace that any of this had to happen but overall it’s an empowering film of right over wrong. I feel slightly more informed about LGBT history now ...

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