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.
- 7.3
- 1988
- Released
- 2h 0m
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 VenationAxel Lott
Marina Del ReyBenji Schulman
Young ArnoldNick Montgomery
Chorus Boy
Robert Neary
Chorus BoyKim Clark
Female Bar PatronStephanie Penn
Female Bar PatronGeoffrey Harding
Man with LighterMichael Bond
Bar Patron
Phil Sky
Man in Back RoomEdgar Small
Arnold's FatherHarriet C. Leider
Maitre D'Paul Joynt
Heckler in Club
Mitch Carter
Heckler in Club
Bob Minor
GregoryByron Deen
RozJohn Beckman
1st Cab DriverElliott T. Spar
RabbiAlva Chinn
PhotographerGregory Gilbert
HustlerJohn Norman
1st Basher
Mark Zeisler
2nd Basher
Peter MacKenzie
1st Young ManPeter Nevargic
2nd Young ManTed Hook
Old ManNiall Gartlan
Boy in FightCatherine Blue
TeacherTracy Bogart
Secretary at SchoolFrits De Knegt
2nd Cab DriverMichael Lindström
Show Guest (uncredited)
Released
en
$4,865,997.00
- #new york city
- #homophobia
- #drag queen
- #based on play or musical
- #male homosexuality
- #lgbt
- #hate crime
- #female impersonator
- #gay theme
