Plot Summary
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.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- Torch Song Trilogy
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- en
- Revenue
- $4.9M
Where to watch free (US)
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Cast
Harvey Fierstein
Arnold Beckoff
Matthew Broderick
Alan Simon
Anne Bancroft
Ma Beckoff
Brian Kerwin
Ed Reese
Eddie Castrodad
David
Lorry Goldman
Phil Beckoff
Ken Page
Murray
Karen Young
Laurel
Charles Pierce
Bertha Venation
Axel Lott
Marina Del Rey
Benji Schulman
Young Arnold
Nick Montgomery
Chorus Boy
Robert Neary
Chorus Boy
Kim Clark
Female Bar Patron
Stephanie Penn
Female Bar Patron
Geoffrey Harding
Man with Lighter
Michael Bond
Bar Patron
Michael Warga
Bartender
Phil Sky
Man in Back Room
Edgar Small
Arnold's Father
Production Companies
New Line CinemaHoward Gottfried/Ronald K. Fierstein Production
