

MOVIE
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.
ERA & CONTEXT
Torch Song Trilogy in its release era
Released in 1988, Torch Song Trilogy sits inside the 1980s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.
- Release
- 1988-12-14
- Rating
- R
- TMDB score
- 7.3/10
- Original language
- EN
- Status
- Released
- Production
- United States of America
- Studio
- New Line Cinema, Howard Gottfried/Ronald K. Fierstein Production
People behind the title
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Topicsnew york cityhomophobiadrag queenbased on play or musicalmale homosexualitylgbthate crimefemale impersonator
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