Torch Song Trilogy
It takes a lot of guts and a helluva sense of humor to live life in Arnold's shoes.
19882hNo ratings yet
- Drama
- Comedy
- Romance
Overview
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.
Keywords
- new york city
- homophobia
- male homosexuality
- lgbt
- gay theme
- based on play or musical
- lgbt interest
- drag queen
- hate crime
- female impersonator
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- December 14, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Cast
- Ted Hook,Kim Clark,Michael Lindström,Eddie Castrodad,Tracy Bogart,Peter MacKenzie,John Norman,Robert Neary,Geoffrey Harding,Catherine Blueand 30 more
- Director
- Paul Bogart
- Writer
- Harvey Fierstein
- Producer
- Howard Gottfried,Ronald K. Fierstein
- Cinematography
- Mikael Salomon
- Music
- Peter Matz,Allan K. Rosen
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- $4,865,997
- IMDb
- tt0096289