The Boys in the Band (1970)
A witty, perceptive and devastating look at the personal agendas and suppressed revelations swirling among a group of gay men in Manhattan. Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event. As the evening progresses, the alcohol flows, the knives come out, and Michael's demand that the group participate in a devious telephone game, unleashing dormant and unspoken emotions.
5 Kinolab Clips
Opening Sequence
Various characters within the film are depicted living their daily lives in New York City.
Duration: 00:02:47
Contributor: Courtney Burnett
First Guests Arrive
Michael's (Kenneth Nelson) gay guests arrive at his party while he anticipates the arrival of his straight roommate from college.
Duration: 00:04:58
Timestamp: 00:19:05
Contributor: Courtney Burnett
Alan Arrives
Michael's (Kenneth Nelson) straight friend, Alan (Peter White), arrives at Michael's gathering.
Duration: 00:04:07
Timestamp: 00:29:31
Contributor: Courtney Burnett
Alan Attacks Emory
Alan (Peter White), a straight man, reacts to Emory's (Cliff Gorman) open flamboyance.
Duration: 00:03:10
Timestamp: 00:42:57
Contributor: Courtney Burnett
Closing Sequence
Micheal (lKenneth Nelson) has an emotional breakdown with Donald(Frederick Combs) , one of his closest friends.
Duration: 00:06:28
Timestamp: 01:51:16
Contributor: Courtney Burnett