The Boys in the Band: 11/11/08
 

From Playbill article located here:

"CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment will release the DVD of the 1970 cult-classic film "The Boys in the Band," the screen adaptation of Mart Crowley's landmark play of the same name.

The film, which was directed by Academy Award winner William Friedkin, will arrive on DVD for the first time Nov. 11. The cast includes Kenneth Nelson, Peter White, Laurence Luckinbill, Leonard Frey and Cliff Gorman, who all originated their roles in the 1968 Off-Broadway run.

The film was restored under the direction of Friedkin, who said in a statement, "This is the best this picture has ever looked or sounded."
The breakdown of "The Boys in the Band" DVD follows:
# "The Boys in the Band" film
# "The Boys in the Band": The Play (The genesis of the controversial play by Mart Crowley)
# "The Boys in the Band": The Movie (William Friedkin and the making of the film)
# "The Boys in the Band": Today (On the 40th anniversary of the play, those who made and lived it discuss how the stage and film versions became cult classics)

The single disc, which is rated R, will retail for $26.99."

Excellent news, thanks for posting this! :up:

Rob

I've watched my copy from TCM countless times. A great film. Can't wait to pick it up. Already picked up "The Band Plays" but haven't had the time to read them.

Pre-order from Amazon.

"The Boys in the Band": Today (On the 40th anniversary of the play, those who made and lived it discuss how the stage and film versions became cult classics)

I think Laurence Luckinbill is the only surviving cast member.

DVDBeaver review. Looks like a nice edition.