Torch Song Trilogy (1988)
It takes a lot of guts and a helluva sense of humor to live life in Arnold's shoes.
120 min
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.
- Release date
- June 15, 1989
- Country of origin
- United States
- Box office
- $4,865,997
Trailer
Cast
- Anne Bancroft as Ma
- Matthew Broderick as Alan
- Harvey Fierstein as Arnold
- Brian Kerwin as Ed
- Karen Young as Laurel
- Eddie Castrodad as David
- Ken Page as Murray
- Charles Pierce as Bertha Venation
- Axel Lott as Marina Del Rey
- Benji Schulman as Young Arnold
Crew
- Paul Bogart · Director
- Harvey Fierstein · Writer
- Howard Gottfried · Producer
- Mikael Salomon · Cinematographer
- Nicholas C. Smith · Editor
- Gail Levin · Casting director
- Lauren Lloyd · Casting director
- Richard Hoover · Production designer