About
A naive male prostitute and his sickly friend struggle to survive on the streets of New York City.
Cast
Dustin Hoffman
'Ratso' Rizzo
Jon Voight
Joe Buck
Brenda Vaccaro
Shirley
Sylvia Miles
Cass
John McGiver
Mr. O'Daniel
Georgann Johnson
Rich Lady - New York
Bob Balaban
The Young Student - New York
M. Emmet Walsh
Bus Passenger
Jennifer Salt
Annie - Texas
Keywords
new york city friendship based on novel or book shower new york homosexuality texas male prostitute hustler fish out of water male bonding
Photos
Lists
#326 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
#307 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire
#56 on 500 Essential Cult Movies Jennifer Eiss
Awards
Oscar for Best Picture
Oscar for Best Director
Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role