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Torch Song Trilogy(Movie, 1988)

FSK: 16+ years
| 2h | Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance / Love
Torch Song TrilogyRating: 3.8/5 (with 3939 votes)
Torch Song Trilogy is a 1988 American comedy-drama film adapted by Harvey Fierstein from his play of the same name. The film was directed by Paul Bogart and stars Fierstein as Arnold, Anne Bancroft as Ma Beckoff, Matthew Broderick as Alan, Brian Kerwin as Ed, and Eddie Castrodad as David. Executive Producer Ronald K. Fierstein is Harvey Fierstein's brother. Fierstein created the role of Bertha Venation to highlight the work of female impersonator Charles Pierce. Broderick originally refused the role of Alan because he was recuperating from an automobile accident in Northern Ireland. Tate Donovan was cast, but two days into the rehearsal period Broderick had a change of heart and contacted Fierstein, who fired Donovan. Although the play was over four hours, the film was rest... ()
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About Torch Song Trilogy

A very personal story that is both funny and poignant, TORCH SONG TRILOGY chronicles a New Yorker's search for love, respect and tradition in a world that seems not especially made for him.

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Torch Song Trilogy (1988) Trailer | Paul Bogart(Trailer, 2:21)

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Plays in: New York
Based on the work of: Harvey Fierstein
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 13 languages: Czech (CS), German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Korean (KO), Dutch (NL), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 06/15/1989 (World premiere: 01/01/1988)
Director: Paul Bogart
Screenwriter: Harvey Fierstein
Film Editor: Nicholas C. Smith
Director of Photography: Mikael Salomon
Composer: Charlie Haden, Peter Matz
Costume designer: Colleen Atwood
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Essa Estranha Atração"

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WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:195890, Added: 04/24/2018, Last updated: 03/14/2024