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Torch Song Trilogy
"It takes a lot of guts and a helluva sense of humor to live life in Arnold's shoes."
1988 • 2h 0m • ★ 7.3 (100 votes) Released
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
Screenplay
Harvey Fierstein
Rating
7.3
Runtime
120 min
Revenue
$4.9M
Production
New Line Cinema Howard Gottfried/Ronald K. Fierstein Production
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Keywords
new york cityhomophobiadrag queenbased on play or musicalmale homosexualitylgbthate crimefemale impersonatorgay theme
