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Torch Song Trilogy (1988)
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14 December 1988 (USA) moreTagline:
It takes a lot of guts and a helluva sense of humor to live life in Arnold's shoes.Plot:
Tony Award-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein re-creates his role as the unsinkable Arnold... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Harvey Fierstein's brilliant depiction of gay life in the late seventies moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Anne Bancroft | ... | Ma Beckoff |
 | Matthew Broderick | ... | Alan Simon |
 | Harvey Fierstein | ... | Arnold Beckoff |
 | Brian Kerwin | ... | Ed Reese |
 | Karen Young | ... | Laurel |
| Eddie Castrodad | ... | David |
| Ken Page | ... | Murray |
| Charles Pierce | ... | Bertha Venation |
| Axel Vera | ... | Marina Del Rey |
| Benji Schulman | ... | Young Arnold Beckoff |
| Nick Montgomery | ... | Chorus Boy #1 |
 | Robert Neary | ... | Chorus Boy #2 |
| Kim Clark | ... | Female Bar Patron #1 |
| Stephanie Penn | ... | Female Bar Patron #2 |
| Geoffrey Harding | ... | Man with Lighter |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
120 min | Brazil:114 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Finland:K-14 (1989) | Finland:K-16 (1992) | Iceland:L | Canada:14A | Canada:G (Quebec) | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:16Fun Stuff
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The farm scene was filmed at the Knuth Farm in Denville, NJ. moreQuotes:
Arnold: I think my biggest problem is being young and beautiful. It's my biggest problem because I've never been young and beautiful. Oh, I've been beautiful, and God knows I've been young, but never the twain have met. moreSoundtrack:
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A touching portrayal of the difficulties involved in family relationships among gays. Noteworthy performances by Fierstein, Broderick and Bancroft. Lotsa laughs and tears. An underground film that deserves more attention. Daring and disturbing, this film examines the trying reality of being rejected by family, friends and co-workers for no other reason than homosexuality.