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Overview

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7.3/10   3,380 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Harvey Fierstein (play)
Harvey Fierstein (screenplay)
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Release Date:
14 December 1988 (USA) more
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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 synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 3 nominations more
User Comments:
Harvey Fierstein's brilliant depiction of gay life in the late seventies more (49 total)

Cast

  (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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Runtime:
120 min | Brazil:114 min
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Matthew Broderick was asked to do the role of Alan, but he felt it was too soon after his auto accident in Ireland. He didn't reply to the producers, so Tate Donovan was cast instead. The second day of rehearsals, Broderick called Harvey Fierstein on set and agreed to do the role. more
Quotes:
Ed: 'Casual'? We've known each other for nine years!
Arnold: Seven of which you spent with another woman.
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Harvey Fierstein's brilliant depiction of gay life in the late seventies, 20 March 2000
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Author: armstrongd from Detroit Metro, MI

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.

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