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The Boys in the Band

Not Rated
Drama
7/10(101 ratings)

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.

03-16-1970
1h 58m
The Boys in the Band
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Main Cast

Kenneth Nelson

Kenneth Nelson

Michael

Leonard Frey

Leonard Frey

Harold

Peter White

Peter White

Alan McCarthy

Cliff Gorman

Cliff Gorman

Emory

Donald

Reuben Greene

Reuben Greene

Bernard

Laurence Luckinbill

Laurence Luckinbill

Hank

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
William Friedkin
Writer:
Mart Crowley
Production:
Leo Films, Cinema Center Films
Revenue:
$3,500,000
Budget:
$5,500,000

Key Crew

Director:
William Friedkin
Writer:
Mart Crowley
Producer:
Mart Crowley
Producer:
Kenneth Utt
Editor:
Gerald B. Greenberg

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en