Torch Song Trilogy
1988 · Movie · R · 120 min · ★ 7.3 · 80% critics
In 1970s New York City, a gay cabaret performer searches for love and acceptance while facing heartbreak, prejudice, and the push-and-pull of family expectations. As he tries to build a stable home and plan for a family of his own, a painful loss forces him to confront what he needs most: love, respect, and understanding.
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Details
- Years
- 1988
- Release date
- 1988-12-14
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Critic score
- 80/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (105 votes)
- Box office
- $4,865,997
- Budget
- $1,800,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an emotional, often funny drama about love, identity, and family acceptance, with real highs and lows; Not for you if you avoid intense conflict, grief, or hate-crime themes, and if you prefer lighter fare like Master of None.
Pros: funny and moving mix; heartfelt performances; honest family conflict | Cons: heavy themes and sadness; some stagey moments; dated look at times
Themes
- new york city
- homophobia
- drag queen
- based on play or musical
- male homosexuality
- lgbt
- hate crime
- female impersonator
- gay theme
Cast & crew
Harvey Fierstein
as Arnold Beckoff
Matthew Broderick
as Alan Simon
Anne Bancroft
as Ma Beckoff
Brian Kerwin
as Ed Reese
Eddie Castrodad
as David
Lorry Goldman
as Phil Beckoff
Ken Page
as Murray
Karen Young
as Laurel
- CP
Charles Pierce
as Bertha Venation
- AL
Axel Lott
as Marina Del Rey
Directed by Paul Bogart