The Boys in the Band (1970)

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The Boys in the Band on IMDb 7.7/10 3,304 votes

Released:
1970-03-16

Overview:
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.

Director:
William Friedkin

Runtime:
1h 58min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Kenneth Nelson
    as
    Michael
  • Leonard Frey
    as
    Harold
  • Peter White
    as
    Alan McCarthy
  • Cliff Gorman
    as
    Emory
  • Frederick Combs
    as
    Donald