Torch Song Trilogy_
"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.
Starring
Harvey Fierstein, Matthew Broderick, Anne Bancroft
Box Office
$4.9M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Torch Song Trilogy was released 38 years ago in 1988.
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 ser...
Torch Song Trilogy is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 0m.
CAST (20)
Harvey Fierstein
Arnold Beckoff
Matthew Broderick
Alan Simon
Anne Bancroft
Ma Beckoff
Brian Kerwin
Ed Reese
Eddie Castrodad
David
Lorry Goldman
Phil Beckoff
Ken Page
Murray
Karen Young
Laurel
CP
Charles Pierce
Bertha Venation
AL
Axel Lott
Marina Del Rey
BS
Benji Schulman
Young Arnold
NM
Nick Montgomery
Chorus Boy
Robert Neary
Chorus Boy
KC
Kim Clark
Female Bar Patron
SP
Stephanie Penn
Female Bar Patron
GH
Geoffrey Harding
Man with Lighter
MB
Michael Bond
Bar Patron
MW
Michael Warga
Bartender
Phil Sky
Man in Back Room
ES
Edgar Small
Arnold's Father
BOX OFFICE
$4.9M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (98 votes)
Box Office
$4,865,997
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Torch Song Trilogy about?
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.
How long is Torch Song Trilogy?
Torch Song Trilogy has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who stars in Torch Song Trilogy?
The cast of Torch Song Trilogy includes Harvey Fierstein, Matthew Broderick, Anne Bancroft, Brian Kerwin, Eddie Castrodad.
How much did Torch Song Trilogy make at the box office?
Torch Song Trilogy earned $4,865,997 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Torch Song Trilogy?
Torch Song Trilogy has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 98 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Drama
Romance