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Torch Song Trilogy [VHS] [1988]

VHS ~ Anne Bancroft
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Anne Bancroft, Matthew Broderick, Harvey Fierstein, Brian Kerwin, Karen Young
  • Directors: Paul Bogart
  • Writers: Harvey Fierstein
  • Producers: Howard Gottfried, Marie Cantin, Ronald K. Fierstein
  • Format: Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Language English, Hebrew
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • VHS Release Date: 2 Sep 1996
  • Run Time: 114 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004RSUK
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,380 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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The story, based on the same-named Broadway play by Harvey Fierstein, spans nine years in the life of gay New Yorker, Arnold Beckoff, a flamboyant female impersonator. It is the touching story of his search for love, respect and understanding in a heterosexual world.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely NOT a drag..., 20 Sep 2003
Harvey Fierstein at his finest, as the gravel-voiced drag queen who takes time out from growling torch songs in a seventies night spot, to fight with his mother, bury his father, and turn up at his adopted son's school in bunny slippers. One of the most beautiful and touching stories ever seen, which somehow makes you laugh and cry in the same breath. More than any other film, Torch Song Trilogy cleverly highlights the turmoil between a gay child and his parents. The script twists and turns between the mother and son's viewpoint, as they struggle to accept each other. Anne Bancroft gives a stunning performance, and illustrates the clash between a mother's love and centuries of in-built homophobia. Gay or straight, this is a film that every human being should see.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Gay Classic, 23 Mar 2003
Written by and starring Harvey Fierstein; this is the story of a young gay Drag performer and his search for happiness as part of a gay family. It also stars Matthew Broderick as one of his partners. The Lead name is Anne Bancroft who plays Arnold's (fierstein) jewish and opinionated mother in what is an ideal piece of casting.
The storyline shows Arnolds attempts at finding both true love in a gay world and a family by means of the adoption of a young gay man. It is full of excellent one liners and Fiertsteins own self-deprecating humour. It is both funny and tragic and shows a side to gay life that few straight people know about. This film is a must for those who are interested in this genre and is a forerunner of later gay films which did not stereotype the gay characters. An excellent adaption of Fiersteins original stage play. Lots of memorable dialogue and scenes, tears and laughter.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars High Camp Drama., 1 April 2003
A must for lovers of drag, pre Aids gay life, family conflict and a glimpse of the Gay World as it really is or was. A great story line, some violence, love found, love lost, love re born. It knnocks Queer as Folk into a cocked hat. originally a stage show, it transfers to TV big time. just have the tissues ready. This movie covers so many 'gay' related issues from family, tacky drag to moddy drag songs, relationships to gay adoption. A 'Must' have for those who love the Birdcage, Tales of the City, My Beautiful Launderet ect.
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5.0 out of 5 stars this film made me want bunnie slippers..........
torch song trilogy is an emotional ride from start to finish is has a great cast such as anne bancroft,matthew brodrick,to name but a few,it tells the human story of love and the... Read more
Published on 6 Jul 2005 by wishsprite

5.0 out of 5 stars torch song trilogy
an amazing movie with an amazing cast, the story of arnold a drag queen who falls in love, who gets hurt and who becomes a mother all in this two hour movie, wonderful supporting... Read more
Published on 8 May 2005 by hartt18@yahoo.co.uk

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A moving film about the life and love struggles of a transvestite. This gripping tale of Arnold's relationship with his mother, amungst other traumers, can be recognised by... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2003 by Lester L. Ferguson

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Torch Song Trilogy is a film which can be watched and enjoyed by anyone (15+). A great film to give to your friends and family to watch, especially if you're on the verge of... Read more
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