The Boys in the Band
“... is not a musical.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.64x
-$2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Friedkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Mart Crowley
- Original Title
- The Boys in the Band
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Leo Films, Cinema Center Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Friedkin
Mart Crowley
Arthur J. Ornitz
Gerald B. Greenberg, Carl Lerner
Kenneth Utt, Mart Crowley, Dominick Dunne, Robert Jiras, Joe Allen
Department Leadership Roster
William Friedkin
Director
Mart Crowley
Writer
Kenneth Utt
Producer
Mart Crowley
Producer
John Robert Lloyd
Production Design
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
W. Robert La Vine
Costume Design
Carl Lerner
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys in the Band
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boys in the Band about?
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.
Who directed The Boys in the Band?
The Boys in the Band was directed by William Friedkin.
Who stars in The Boys in the Band?
The principal cast of The Boys in the Band includes Kenneth Nelson, Leonard Frey, Peter White, Cliff Gorman, Frederick Combs.
When was The Boys in the Band released and how long is it?
The Boys in the Band was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Boys in the Band?
The Boys in the Band had a reported production budget of $5.5M and grossed $3.5M at the worldwide box office (0.64 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boys in the Band?
The Boys in the Band holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).