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.
Made in US
7.3/10
1988
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Cast
Harvey Fierstein
As Arnold Beckoff
Matthew Broderick
As Alan Simon
Anne Bancroft
As Ma Beckoff
Brian Kerwin
As Ed Reese
Eddie Castrodad
As David
Lorry Goldman
As Phil Beckoff
Ken Page
As Murray
Karen Young
As Laurel
Charles Pierce
As Bertha Venation
Axel Lott
As Marina Del Rey
Benji Schulman
As Young Arnold
Nick Montgomery
As Chorus Boy
Robert Neary
As Chorus Boy
Kim Clark
As Female Bar Patron
Stephanie Penn
As Female Bar Patron
Geoffrey Harding
As Man with Lighter
Michael Bond
As Bar Patron
Michael Warga
As Bartender
Phil Sky
As Man in Back Room
Edgar Small
As Arnold's Father
Harriet C. Leider
As Maitre D'
Paul Joynt
As Heckler in Club
Mitch Carter
As Heckler in Club
Bob Minor
As Gregory
Byron Deen
As Roz
John Beckman
As 1st Cab Driver
Elliott T. Spar
As Rabbi
Alva Chinn
As Photographer
Gregory Gilbert
As Hustler
John Norman
As 1st Basher
Mark Zeisler
As 2nd Basher
Peter MacKenzie
As 1st Young Man
Peter Nevargic
As 2nd Young Man
Ted Hook
As Old Man
Niall Gartlan
As Boy in Fight
Catherine Blue
As Teacher
John Branagan
As Teacher
Tracy Bogart
As Secretary at School
Frits De Knegt
As 2nd Cab Driver
Michael Lindström
As Show Guest (uncredited)
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