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Feature film — 1988

Torch Song Trilogy (1988)

7.41h 59mComedy — Drama — Romance

Arnold Beckoff is looking for love and acceptance, but as a gay man working as a female impersonator in 1970s New York City, neither come easily. After a series of heartaches, Arnold believes he has found the love of his life in Alan, and the couple make plans to adopt. But when tragedy strikes, Arnold's life is shaken to its very core, leading to a confrontation with his overbearing mother, who has never approved of her son's lifestyle.

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A high-signal pick with 113 votes.

New Line Cinema / Howard Gottfried/Ronald K. Fierstein Production

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Director: Paul Bogart

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Cast & crew

Harvey Fierstein as Arnold Beckoff

Harvey Fierstein

Arnold Beckoff

Matthew Broderick as Alan Simon

Matthew Broderick

Alan Simon

Anne Bancroft as Ma Beckoff

Anne Bancroft

Ma Beckoff

Brian Kerwin as Ed Reese

Brian Kerwin

Ed Reese

E

Eddie Castrodad

David

Lorry Goldman as Phil Beckoff

Lorry Goldman

Phil Beckoff

Ken Page as Murray

Ken Page

Murray

Karen Young as Laurel

Karen Young

Laurel

C

Charles Pierce

Bertha Venation

A

Axel Lott

Marina Del Rey

B

Benji Schulman

Young Arnold

N

Nick Montgomery

Chorus Boy

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