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Falsettos

2017-07-12 · 143 min · ★ 8.2

Music · Drama · Comedy · Romance

Jewish family man Marvin leaves his wife and son for a male lover during the height of the AIDS crisis in 1980s New York City.

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Directors
James Lapine, Matthew Diamond
Production companies
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Jujamcyn Theaters, PBS
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christian BorleChristian BorleMarvin
Stephanie J. BlockStephanie J. BlockTrina
Andrew RannellsAndrew RannellsWhizzer
Brandon UranowitzBrandon UranowitzMendel
Anthony RosenthalAnthony RosenthalJason
Tracie ThomsTracie ThomsDr. Charlotte
Betsy WolfeBetsy WolfeCordelia
Tally SessionsUmpire (voice)

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