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The Boys in the Band
1970 · from the book by Mart Crowley
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The Boys in the Band
Based On the book by Mart Crowley
The Boys in the Band is a 2020 American drama film directed by Joe Mantello, based on the 1968 play of the same name by Mart Crowley, who also wrote the screenplay alongside Ned Martel. Crowley had previously adapted the stage play for a 1970 film directed by William Friedkin and starring the original Off-Broadway cast. The remake film stars the full roster of exclusively openly-gay actors from the play's 2018 Broadway revival. Netflix released the film on September 30, 2020, to positive reviews from critics.
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- September 30, 2020
- Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells, Charlie Carver
- United States
- English
Book vs Film
The Book · 1968
The Boys in the Band
Mart Crowley
★ 4.0 / 5
2 ratings · Open Library
The Film · 2020
The Boys in the Band
Joe Mantello
★ 6.8 / 10
19,598 votes · IMDb
Reached the screen 52 years after publication.
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