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The Boys in the Band is a 1970 American drama film directed by William Friedkin from a screenplay by Mart Crowley, based on Crowley's 1968 Off-Broadway play of the same name. It is among the early major American motion pictures to revolve around gay characters, often cited as a milestone in the history of queer cinema, and thought to be the first mainstream American film to use the swear word "cunt".

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1970 · 2h · Drama

TMDB 7.0/10 (117 votes)

Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event. As the evening progresses, an unexpected guest shows up, the alcohol flows, the knives come out, and dormant and unspoken emotions are unleashed.

Directed by William Friedkin

Box office $4M worldwide

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Cast & crew

William FriedkinDirector

Kenneth Nelsonas Michael

Leonard Freyas Harold

Peter Whiteas Alan McCarthy

Cliff Gormanas Emory

Frederick Combsas Donald

Reuben Greeneas Bernard

Laurence Luckinbillas Hank

Keith Prenticeas Larry

Robert La Tourneauxas Cowboy Tex

Maud Adamsas Photo Model (uncredited)EElaine Kaufmanas Pedestrian (uncredited)