The Boys in the Band
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1970-03-16
Runtime: 118 mins
Director: William Friedkin
Writer: Mart Crowley
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama
Original title: The Boys in the Band
Production Companies: Leo Films, Cinema Center Films
Production Countries: United States of America
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