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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.
Theatrical
Dec 14, 1988
Box Office
$4.9M
DVD / Blu-ray
May 4, 2004
Theaters
1
Director
Writer
Producers
Howard Gottfried, Ronald K. Fierstein, Marie Cantin
Music
Studio
New Line Cinema, Howard Gottfried/Ronald K. Fierstein Production
Cast
Full credits →H
Harvey Fierstein
Arnold Beckoff
M
Matthew Broderick
Alan Simon
A
Anne Bancroft
Ma Beckoff
B
Brian Kerwin
Ed Reese
E
Eddie Castrodad
David
L
Lorry Goldman
Phil Beckoff
K
Ken Page
Murray
K
Karen Young
Laurel
R
Robert Neary
Chorus Boy
M
Michael Bond
Bar Patron
M
Michael Warga
Bartender
P
Phil Sky
Man in Back Room
E
Edgar Small
Arnold's Father
H
Harriet C. Leider
Maitre D'
M
Mitch Carter
Heckler in Club
B
Bob Minor
Gregory
J
John Beckman
1st Cab Driver
A
Alva Chinn
Photographer
M
Mark Zeisler
2nd Basher
P
Peter MacKenzie
1st Young Man
