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7.3/10

Torch Song Trilogy (1988)

R | 2 Hours 0 Minutes

Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Director: Paul Bogart

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The 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

Harriet C. Leider

Maitre D'

Paul Joynt

Heckler in Club

Mitch Carter

Heckler in Club

Bob Minor

Gregory

Byron Deen

Roz

John Beckman

1st Cab Driver

Elliott T. Spar

Rabbi

Alva Chinn

Photographer

Gregory Gilbert

Hustler

John Norman

1st Basher

Mark Zeisler

2nd Basher

Peter MacKenzie

1st Young Man

Peter Nevargic

2nd Young Man

Ted Hook

Old Man

Niall Gartlan

Boy in Fight

Catherine Blue

Teacher

John Branagan