Torch Song Trilogy (1988)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
It takes a lot of guts and a helluva sense of humor to live life in Arnold's shoes.
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.
- Released: 1988-12-14
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 2h 0m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10 from 112 votes
Directed by Paul Bogart.
Top 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
- Ken Page as Murray
- Karen Young as Laurel
- Charles Pierce as Bertha Venation
- Axel Lott as Marina Del Rey
Where to watch Torch Song Trilogy
- United States: rent on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
- Canada: rent on Amazon Video; buy on Amazon Video
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