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Torch Song Trilogy

It takes a lot of guts and a helluva sense of humor to live life in Arnold's shoes.

Film19882hReleased

DramaComedyRomance
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Director
Paul Bogart
Language
English
Released
1988-12-14
Runtime
2h

Community score

7.3107 votes on TMDB

Confidence

Rating weighted by how many people voted

6.6

The story

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.

Cast

  • Harvey Fierstein
    Harvey FiersteinArnold Beckoff
  • Matthew Broderick
    Matthew BroderickAlan Simon
  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne BancroftMa Beckoff
  • Brian Kerwin
    Brian KerwinEd Reese
  • Eddie Castrodad
    Eddie CastrodadDavid
  • Lorry Goldman
    Lorry GoldmanPhil Beckoff
  • Ken Page
    Ken PageMurray
  • Karen Young
    Karen YoungLaurel
  • Charles Pierce — artwork unavailable
    Charles PierceBertha Venation
  • Axel Lott — artwork unavailable
    Axel LottMarina Del Rey