The Boys in the Band
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.
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The Boys in the Band
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 16, 1970
Runtime
1h 58m
Genres
Drama
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Boys in the Band
Production Companies
Leo Films, Cinema Center Films
Director
William Friedkin
Budget
$5,500,000
Revenue
$3,500,000
Description
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.