Arnold is a gay man working as drag queen in 1971 NYC. He meets a handsome bisexual man.Arnold is a gay man working as drag queen in 1971 NYC. He meets a handsome bisexual man.Arnold is a gay man working as drag queen in 1971 NYC. He meets a handsome bisexual man.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations
Axel Lott
- Marina Del Rey
- (as Axel Vera)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaEstelle Getty originated the role of Ma Beckoff on Broadway. She was unavailable filming The Golden Girls (1985) as Sophia, Dorothy's mother, to reprise the part for the movie so Anne Bancroft was cast instead.
- GoofsArnold hires a car service to take him and Ma to the cemetery, and the car is seen waiting for them. But when Ma storms off and leaves in the car, it's not the same driver that brought them to the cemetery.
- SoundtracksDames
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Performed by Harvey Fierstein (uncredited), Ken Page (uncredited), Charles Pierce (uncredited), Axel Lott (uncredited), Nick Montgomery (uncredited), Robert Neary (uncredited), and Harriet C. Leider (uncredited)
© 1934 (renewed) Warner Bros. Inc. (ASCAP)
[Performed in the drag show during the opening credits; reprise in the first 1973 scene]
Featured review
Harvey Fierstein, Anne Bancroft, Matthew Broderick and Brian Kerwin combine in a bitter-sweet comedy-drama set in the 1970's, concluding in 1980. The "Trilogy" is a collection of 3 specific pieces blended together telling the saga of Arnold Beckoff (Fierstein). The story revolves around love, relationships and family - something everyone can relate to. It was a movie before its time when it premiered in 1988. It is straight-forward and to the point. It will make you laugh and cry and understand the true meaning of love and respect. Harvey Fierstein & Anne Bancroft (Arnold's Mother) are outstanding in their roles! A must see for anyone trying to understand the complexity of love, with themselves, significant others and their family. A well-done adaption to the screen from theatre. Add this video to your collection! "I love you...enough."
- Chris C.-3
- Mar 9, 1999
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Das Kuckucksei
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $4,865,997
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $70,022
- Dec 18, 1988
- Gross worldwide
- $4,870,903
- Runtime2 hours
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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