The Boys in the Band (1970)

03/16/1970 (US) • 1h 58m

Drama

... is not a musical.

Overview

A witty, perceptive and devastating look at the personal agendas and suppressed revelations swirling among a group of gay men in Manhattan. Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event. As the evening progresses, the alcohol flows, the knives come out, and Michael's demand that the group participate in a devious telephone game, unleashing dormant and unspoken emotions.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$5,500,000.00

Revenue

$3,500,000.00

Keywords

new york city

birthday party

based on play or musical

male homosexuality

lgbt

self-loathing

gay theme

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