This film adaptation of Harvey Fierstein's Tony Award-winning Broadway play traces 10 years (1971-81) in the life of middle-aged homosexual Arnold Beckoff (Fierstein himself). The film is, by turns, a riotously funny and poignant story of an aging drag queen and his attempts to connect with someone anyone! Co-stars Anne Bancroft as Fierstein's shrewish mother and Matthew Broderick in one of his first movie roles.
Absolutely one of the funniest,most moving and evocative films of a generation! All involved gave sterling performances,Anne Bancroft in particular.Even Broderick surprised me with his portrayal.I have got to get this on dvd as my vhs has worn to zilch!
popazz1 10 months ago