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.
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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 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.
Director
Paul Bogart
Revenue
4.9M
Status
Released
Production
New Line Cinema, Howard Gottfried/Ronald K. Fierstein Production
Cast
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
Charles Pierce
Bertha Venation
Axel Lott
Marina Del Rey
Benji Schulman
Young Arnold
Nick Montgomery
Chorus Boy
Robert Neary
Chorus Boy
Kim Clark
Female Bar Patron
Stephanie Penn
Female Bar Patron
Geoffrey Harding
Man with Lighter
Michael Bond
Bar Patron
Michael Warga
Bartender
Phil Sky
Man in Back Room
Edgar Small
Arnold's Father
Harriet C. Leider
Maitre D'
Paul Joynt
Heckler in Club
Mitch Carter
Heckler in Club
Bob Minor
Gregory
Byron Deen
Roz
John Beckman
1st Cab Driver
Elliott T. Spar
Rabbi
Alva Chinn
Photographer
Gregory Gilbert
Hustler
John Norman
1st Basher
Mark Zeisler
2nd Basher
Peter MacKenzie
1st Young Man
Peter Nevargic
2nd Young Man
Ted Hook
Old Man
Niall Gartlan
Boy in Fight
Catherine Blue
Teacher
John Branagan
Teacher
Tracy Bogart
Secretary at School
Frits De Knegt
2nd Cab Driver
Michael Lindström
Show Guest (uncredited)
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