Comedy ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1988 · 2h 0m

Torch Song Trilogy

Torch Song Trilogy poster
Director
Paul Bogart
Cast
Harvey Fierstein as Arnold Beckoff Matthew Broderick as Alan Simon Anne Bancroft as Ma Beckoff Brian Kerwin as Ed Reese Eddie Castrodad as David Lorry Goldman as Phil Beckoff
Crew
Mikael Salomon — Director of Photography Nicholas C. Smith — Editor Peter Matz — Original Music Composer Allan K. Rosen — Original Music Composer Harvey Fierstein — Screenplay Howard Gottfried — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Torch Song Trilogy — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new york cityhomophobiadrag queenbased on play or musicalmale homosexualitylgbthate crimefemale impersonatorgay theme
Key Collaborators
Paul Bogart Director Mikael Salomon Director of Photography Nicholas C. Smith Editor Peter Matz Original Music Composer Allan K. Rosen Original Music Composer Harvey Fierstein Screenplay Howard Gottfried Producer Richard Hoover Production Design Colleen Atwood Costume Design
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