VHS : Torch Song Trilogy [1988]

Rating: - A Gay Classic
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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Rating: - Get a Copy!!
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 "coming out".

Harvey Fierstein will take you through the movie and play with you're every emotion, you'll laugh and cry with him as he goes through a life of dealing with eratic girlfriends, a couple of lovers and a very narrow minded mother. Who knows, some of you may even link with the character and i'm sure that we all have friends and relations like any one of the characters in the film.

I suggest you buy two copies - one to keep and one to loan to friends and family. A film you'll want to watch over and over again. Grab your hankies - guys and girls - you'll need them!