The Boys in the Band

(1970)Directed by William Friedkin120 min · RDrama
... is not a musical.

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.

Kenneth Nelsonas Michael
Leonard Freyas Harold
Peter Whiteas Alan McCarthy
Cliff Gormanas Emory
Frederick Combsas Donald
RGReuben Greeneas Bernard
Robert La Tourneauxas Cowboy Tex
Maud Adamsas Photo Model (uncredited)
Elaine Kaufmanas Pedestrian (uncredited)