Torch Song Trilogy

Overview

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.

Directed by Paul Bogart

Top cast

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

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