CinemaOSMovie · 1988 · 2h 0m · R
Torch Song Trilogy

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

74%(113)IMDbComedyDramaRomance

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.

Directed byPaul Bogart

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
EN
Released
December 14, 1988
Revenue
$4,865,997
Studios
New Line CinemaHoward Gottfried/Ronald K. Fierstein Production

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Trailers & teasers

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Torch Song Trilogy (1988) Trailer | Paul Bogart

Torch Song Trilogy (1988) Trailer | Paul Bogart

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Harvey Fierstein

Harvey Fierstein

Arnold Beckoff

Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

Alan Simon

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Ma Beckoff

Brian Kerwin

Brian Kerwin

Ed Reese

Eddie Castrodad

David

Lorry Goldman

Lorry Goldman

Phil Beckoff

Ken Page

Ken Page

Murray

Karen Young

Karen Young

Laurel

Charles Pierce

Bertha Venation

Axel Lott

Marina Del Rey

Creative team
Directed by
Paul Bogart
Paul Bogart
Written by
Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein
Produced by
Howard Gottfried

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