CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 1h 30m

Making the Boys

Broadway Hollywood Success Betrayal Sex Death Redemption

47%(10)IMDbDocumentary

Before Prop 8, Milk or Will & Grace, before the AIDS epidemic, gay pride parades or the Stonewall uprising, "The Boys in the Band" changed everything. "Making the Boys" explores the drama, struggle and enduring legacy of the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience. Featuring anecdotes from the surviving cast and filmmakers, as well as perspectives by legendary figures from stage and screen, it traces the behind-the-scenes drama and lasting legacy of this cultural milestone.

Directed byCrayton Robey

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
EN
Released
March 11, 2011
Revenue
$33,833
Studios
4th Row Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring
William Friedkin

William Friedkin

Self

Mart Crowley

Self

Larry Kramer

Larry Kramer

Self

Edward Albee

Edward Albee

Self

Dominick Dunne

Dominick Dunne

Self

Michael Cunningham

Self

Candis Cayne

Candis Cayne

Self

Andy Cohen

Andy Cohen

Self

Cheyenne Jackson

Cheyenne Jackson

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Crayton Robey

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