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Torch Song Trilogy

Film · 1988

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Paul Bogartdirector
  2. Harvey Fiersteinwriter
  3. Ronald K. Fiersteinexecutive producer
  4. Nicholas C. Smitheditor
  5. Allan K. Rosencomposer
  6. Peter Matzcomposer
  7. Lauren Lloydcasting director
  8. Gail Levincasting director
  9. Mikael Salomoncinematographer
  10. Howard Gottfriedproducer
  11. Marie Cantinproducer
  12. Richard Hooverproduction designer

On screen

  1. Harvey Fiersteinlead actor
  2. Brian Kerwinlead actor
  3. Anne Bancroftlead actor
  4. Matthew Brodericklead actor
  5. Axel Lottsupporting actor
  6. Charles Piercesupporting actor
  7. Benji Schulmansupporting actor
  8. Eddie Castrodadsupporting actor
  9. Ken Pagesupporting actor
  10. Karen Youngsupporting actor
  11. Lorry Goldmansupporting actor
  12. Byron Deenguest actor
  13. Catherine Blueguest actor
  14. Elliott T. Sparguest actor
  15. Frits De Knegtguest actor
  16. Geoffrey Hardingguest actor
  17. John Normanguest actor
  18. Michael Wargaguest actor
  19. Nick Montgomeryguest actor
  20. Peter Nevargicguest actor
  21. Phil Skyguest actor
  22. Stephanie Pennguest actor
  23. Ted Hookguest actor
  24. Tracy Bogartguest actor
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From the people who made Torch Song Trilogy

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Through the cast

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  1. NightfallAnne Bancroft1956 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  2. Mr. JonesAnne Bancroft1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  7. The Miracle WorkerAnne Bancroft1962 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. The GraduateAnne Bancroft1967 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Home for the HolidaysAnne Bancroft1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. The HindenburgAnne Bancroft1975 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. JackBrian Kerwin1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. How to Make an American QuiltAnne Bancroft1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. The SunchaserAnne Bancroft1996 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  14. Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear MountainBrian Kerwin1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. King Kong LivesBrian Kerwin1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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