The Boys in the Band(1970)
“... is not a musical.”
Overview
A witty, perceptive and devastating look at the personal agendas and suppressed revelations swirling among a group of gay men in Manhattan. Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event. As the evening progresses, the alcohol flows, the knives come out, and Michael's demand that the group participate in a devious telephone game, unleashing dormant and unspoken emotions.
Director
William Friedkin
Studio
Leo Films
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Kenneth Nelson
as Michael
Leonard Frey
as Harold
Peter White
as Alan McCarthy
Cliff Gorman
as Emory
Frederick Combs
as Donald
Reuben Greene
as Bernard
Laurence Luckinbill
as Hank
Keith Prentice
as Larry
Robert La Tourneaux
as Cowboy Tex
Maud Adams
as Photo Model (uncredited)
Elaine Kaufman
as Pedestrian (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Leo Films • Cinema Center Films
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A witty, perceptive and devastating look at the personal agendas and suppressed revelations swirling among a group of gay men in Manhattan. Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event. As the evening progresses, the alcohol flows, the knives come out, and Michael's demand that the group participate in a devious telephone game, unleashing dormant and unspoken emotions.
Who directed The Boys in the Band?▼
The Boys in the Band was directed by William Friedkin and released in 1970. It is a drama film.
How long is The Boys in the Band?▼
The Boys in the Band has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in The Boys in the Band?▼
The cast of The Boys in the Band includes Kenneth Nelson as Michael, Leonard Frey as Harold, Peter White as Alan McCarthy, Cliff Gorman as Emory, Frederick Combs as Donald and more.
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