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Torch Song Trilogy

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Torch Song Trilogy (1988)

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Reviews Counted: 12 Fresh: 6  Rotten:6 Average Rating: 5.9/10
Runtime: 2 hrs
Synopsis:
This film adaptation of Harvey Fierstein's Tony award-winning 1982 play follows ten years (1971-81) in the life of middle-aged homosexual Arnold Beckoff. The film opens as Arnold encounters Ed in a gay bar. Although Ed bluntly and immediately announces his bisexuality, Arnold can't help... [More]
This film adaptation of Harvey Fierstein's Tony award-winning 1982 play follows ten years (1971-81) in the life of middle-aged homosexual Arnold Beckoff. The film opens as Arnold encounters Ed in a gay bar. Although Ed bluntly and immediately announces his bisexuality, Arnold can't help but feel betrayed when he later catches Ed with a woman. Arnold then falls hopelessly in love with a young, handsome ex-hustler named Alan. The two start a relationship strong enough to survive Alan's infidelity. But tragedy intervenes, destroying the couple's hope for happiness and leaving Arnold in despair. In the film's final segment, Arnold has become an adoptive father, a role that requires many adjustments in his life. In addition, he wants desperately to repair his relationship with his overbearing mother -- a task easier said than done. [Less]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Harvey Fierstein, Anne Bancroft, Matthew Broderick, Brian Kerwin, Karen Young

Director: Paul Bogart
Producer: Howard Gottfried
Screenwriter: Harvey Fierstein
Composer: Peter Matz

DVD Info

Release:

Apr 5, 2004

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Full-Screen - 1.33

Audio:

  • Stereo - English

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Geoff Andrew
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Matthew Broderick shows his versatility and might as an actor here

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08/22/03 06:23 PM
Carol Cling
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A rousing screen version of the 1983 Tony Award-winning play.

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01/07/03 12:23 PM
Philip Martin
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Effective, moving film version of Fierstein's play

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Ken Hanke
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