Torch Song Trilogy
R“It takes a lot of guts and a helluva sense of humor to live life in Arnold's shoes.”
1988·120 min·Released
Studio: Howard Gottfried/Ronald K. Fierstein Production, New Line Cinema
7.3TMDb
Theatrical Dec 14, 1988
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USA · English · USA
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorPaul Bogart
WriterHarvey Fierstein
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
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Keywords
new york cityhomophobiadrag queenbased on play or musicalmale homosexualitylgbthate crimefemale impersonatorgay theme
Details
Revenue
$5M
TMDb Votes
103
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026