Torch Song Trilogy (1988)

Torch Song Trilogy (1988)

It takes a lot of guts and a helluva sense of humor to live life in Arnold's shoes. 1988-12-14 United States of America 120 Min. PG-13
7.3 97 votes

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.

Cast

Harvey Fierstein is Arnold Beckoff
Arnold Beckoff
Matthew Broderick is Alan Simon
Anne Bancroft is Ma Beckoff
Ma Beckoff
Brian Kerwin is Ed Reese
Ed Reese
Lorry Goldman is Phil Beckoff
Phil Beckoff
Ken Page is Murray
Murray
Karen Young is Laurel
Charles Pierce is Bertha Venation
Bertha Venation
Axel Lott is Marina Del Rey
Marina Del Rey
Benji Schulman is Young Arnold
Young Arnold
Nick Montgomery is Chorus Boy
Chorus Boy