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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.

7.3

1988•2h

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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Torch Song Trilogy (1988) Trailer | Paul Bogart

Cast

Photo of Harvey Fierstein

Harvey Fierstein

Arnold Beckoff

Photo of Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

Alan Simon

Photo of Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Ma Beckoff

Photo of Brian Kerwin

Brian Kerwin

Ed Reese

Photo of Eddie Castrodad

Eddie Castrodad

David

Photo of Lorry Goldman

Lorry Goldman

Phil Beckoff

Photo of Ken Page

Ken Page

Murray

Photo of Karen Young

Karen Young

Laurel

Photo of Robert Neary

Robert Neary

Chorus Boy

Photo of Phil Sky

Phil Sky

Man in Back Room

Photo of Mitch Carter

Mitch Carter

Heckler in Club

Photo of Bob Minor

Bob Minor

Gregory

Photo of Mark Zeisler

Mark Zeisler

2nd Basher

Photo of Peter MacKenzie

Peter MacKenzie

1st Young Man

Photo of John Branagan

John Branagan

Teacher

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