Torch Song Trilogy (1988)

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.

Cast (40)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Harvey Fierstein

Arnold Beckoff

Matthew Broderick

Alan Simon

Anne Bancroft

Ma Beckoff

Brian Kerwin

Ed Reese

E

Eddie Castrodad

David

Lorry Goldman

Phil Beckoff

Ken Page

Murray

Karen Young

Laurel

C

Charles Pierce

Bertha Venation

A

Axel Lott

Marina Del Rey

B

Benji Schulman

Young Arnold

N

Nick Montgomery

Chorus Boy

Robert Neary

Chorus Boy

K

Kim Clark

Female Bar Patron

S

Stephanie Penn

Female Bar Patron

G

Geoffrey Harding

Man with Lighter

M

Michael Bond

Bar Patron

M

Michael Warga

Bartender

Phil Sky

Man in Back Room

E

Edgar Small

Arnold's Father

H

Harriet C. Leider

Maitre D'

P

Paul Joynt

Heckler in Club

Mitch Carter

Heckler in Club

Bob Minor

Gregory

B

Byron Deen

Roz

J

John Beckman

1st Cab Driver

E

Elliott T. Spar

Rabbi

A

Alva Chinn

Photographer

G

Gregory Gilbert

Hustler

J

John Norman

1st Basher

Mark Zeisler

2nd Basher

Peter MacKenzie

1st Young Man

P

Peter Nevargic

2nd Young Man

T

Ted Hook

Old Man

N

Niall Gartlan

Boy in Fight

C

Catherine Blue

Teacher

John Branagan

Teacher

T

Tracy Bogart

Secretary at School

F

Frits De Knegt

2nd Cab Driver

M

Michael Lindström

Show Guest (uncredited)

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