The Boys in the Band

The Boys in the Band 1970 Directed by William Friedkin

... 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.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Drama

Production Companies Cinema Center Films , Leo Films

Budget $5,500,000

Revenue $3,500,000

Release Date 16 March 1970

118 mins