Torch Song Trilogy (1988)

12/14/1988 (US) • 2h

Comedy, Drama, Romance

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

Overview

Arnold is a gay man working as a drag queen in 1971 NYC. He meets a handsome bisexual man.

Top Billed Cast

Harvey Fierstein

Arnold Beckoff

Anne Bancroft

Ma Beckoff

Brian Kerwin

Ed Reese

Lorry Goldman

Phil Beckoff

Ken Page

Murray

Charles Pierce

Bertha Venation


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$4,865,997.00

Keywords

new york city

homophobia

drag queen

based on play or musical

male homosexuality

lgbt

hate crime

female impersonator

gay theme

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