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Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsFree Scan →Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →The original movie cast of The Boys in the Band is Kenneth Nelson, Leonard Frey, Frederick Combs, Cliff Gorman, Reuben Greene, Robert La Tourneaux, Laurence Luckinbill, Keith Prentice, and Peter White. They reprise the roles they played in Mart Crowley’s original stage production.
Who was in the original The Boys in the Band movie?
Directed by William Friedkin, the 1970 film adapts Mart Crowley’s play. The American Film Institute (AFI) lists these nine principal actors and their credited characters:
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| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Nelson | Michael |
| Leonard Frey | Harold |
| Frederick Combs | Donald |
| Cliff Gorman | Emory |
| Reuben Greene | Bernard |
| Robert La Tourneaux | Cowboy |
| Laurence Luckinbill | Hank |
| Keith Prentice | Larry |
| Peter White | Alan |
AFI’s catalog entry records the film’s cast and character credits.
Was the 1970 movie cast the original stage cast?
Yes. AFI notes that all nine members of the original stage cast reprised their roles in the film. Crowley’s play debuted off-Broadway on April 14, 1968; the film followed in 1970.
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When was the original movie released?
AFI gives the film’s release date as March 17, 1970, and identifies William Friedkin as director and Mart Crowley as screenwriter and producer. The film is based on Crowley’s play.
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