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Torch Song Trilogy
Torch Song Trilogy
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  2. Torch Song Trilogy

Torch Song Trilogy

1988
2h
Comedy
Drama
Romance

Status

Released

Release

1988

Runtime

2h

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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Amazon Video
Fandango At Home

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Fandango At Home
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Storyline

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

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h
Dec 14, 1988
Languages
English
Spanish
Director
Paul Bogart
Paul Bogart
Production
New Line Cinema
New Line Cinema
Howard Gottfried/Ronald K. Fierstein Production
Howard Gottfried/Ronald K. Fierstein Production
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

40 Cast Members

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

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

Benji Schulman

Young Arnold

Nick Montgomery

Chorus Boy

Robert Neary

Robert Neary

Chorus Boy

Kim Clark

Female Bar Patron

Stephanie Penn

Female Bar Patron

Geoffrey Harding

Man with Lighter

Michael Bond

Bar Patron

Michael Warga

Bartender

Phil Sky

Phil Sky

Man in Back Room

Edgar Small

Arnold's Father

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