The Boys in the Band (1970): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Boys in the Band is a 1970 drama directed by William Friedkin, starring Maud Adams, Laurence Luckinbill and Peter White. It is based on The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $2,695 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including New Star of the Year – Actor at the Golden Globes 1971. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- William Friedkin
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- National General Pictures
- Based on
- The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Boys in the Band About?
The premise of The Boys in the Band without spoilers, adapted from The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley.
A birthday celebration for Harold brings unexpected tensions to the forefront as a group of close friends confront buried emotions and unspoken desires. As the evening progresses and alcohol flows freely, playful provocations from Michael lead to a night of startling revelations. The carefully maintained composure of the group begins to crack, exposing vulnerabilities and challenging the foundations of their relationships as deeply personal truths are revealed.
The Boys in the Band Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay self loathing
- gay kiss
- gay slur
- homosexuality
- gay character
- man dances with a man
- birthday party
- gay black man
- gay teacher
- gay crush
- gay hustler
- rooftop
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- year 1968
- gay relationship
- gay couple
- friendship between men
- self loathing
- gay african american
- drunkenness
- telephone call
- rainstorm
- racist joke
- new york city
- gay father
- gay parent
- gay husband
- gay protagonist
- hustler
- gay cowboy
- uses the word faggot
- screenplay adapted by author
- hairy chested man
- party game
- sexual attraction
- disdain for sissiness
- effeminate man
- blowing out candles on a birthday cake
- teacher
- crush
- crying man
- hugging
- male prostitute
- internalized homophobia
- jealousy
- caught in the rain
- hair spray
- end credits roll call
- bergdorf goodman's department store manhattan new york city
- dark comedy
- door buzzer
The Boys in the Band Cast
Maud Adams leads the cast, with Laurence Luckinbill and Peter White. Directed by William Friedkin; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director William Friedkin
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The Boys in the Band Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Boys in the Band 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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The Boys in the Band Box Office
The Boys in the Band grossed $2,695 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.7K
- US & Canada
- $2.7K
The Boys in the Band Awards & Nominations
The Boys in the Band earned 2 award nominations, including New Star of the Year – Actor at the Golden Globes 1971. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1971 1 nomination- Nominated New Star of the Year – Actor – Kenneth Nelson
- Golden Globes 1970 1 nomination
- Nominated New Star of the Year – Actor – Kenneth Nelson
The Boys in the Band Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Boys In The Band ≣ 1970 ≣ Trailer
The Boys in the Band Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “밴드의 소년들” and “Festa per il compleanno del caro amico Harold”.
- Also known as
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- 밴드의 소년들
- Festa per il compleanno del caro amico Harold
- Les Garçons de la bande
- Los chicos de la banda
- Os Rapazes da Banda
- Die Harten und die Zarten
- 真夜中のパーティー
- Хлопці в гурті
- 乐队男孩
- 보이즈 인 더 밴드
- Оркестранты
- Kluci z party
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- Chórzyści
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The Boys in the Band FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Boys in the Band, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Boys in the Band?
The Boys in the Band runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Boys in the Band released?
The Boys in the Band was released on March 17, 1970.
Who directed The Boys in the Band?
The Boys in the Band was directed by William Friedkin.
More films by William Friedkin Who is in the cast of The Boys in the Band?
The Boys in the Band stars Maud Adams, Laurence Luckinbill and Peter White, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Boys in the Band make at the box office?
The Boys in the Band grossed $2,695 worldwide.
How is The Boys in the Band rated?
The Boys in the Band has 65 on Metacritic.
Is The Boys in the Band based on a book?
Yes. The Boys in the Band is adapted from The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley.
Was The Boys in the Band nominated for any awards?
The Boys in the Band received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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