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Mar 8, 1996 · The Birdcage: Directed by Mike Nichols. With Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest. A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing moralistic parents.
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- Comedy
- Mike Nichols
- 1996-03-08
The Birdcage is a 1996 American comedy film produced and directed by Mike Nichols. Elaine May's screenplay adapted the 1978 French film La Cage aux Folles, itself an adaptation of a 1973 play.
Mar 8, 1996 · A gay nightclub owner and his partner pretend to be a straight couple to meet their son's conservative fiancee and her family. Roger Ebert praises the cast, the dialogue and the twisted logic of this screwball comedy.
In this remake of the classic French farce "La Cage aux Folles," engaged couple Val Goldman (Dan Futterman) and Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart) shakily introduce their future in-laws.
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- Mike Nichols
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- Robin Williams
Find out who starred in and worked on the comedy film The Birdcage, a remake of the French play La Cage aux Folles. See the full cast and crew list, including actors, directors, writers, producers, and more.
Mar 10, 2021 · Learn how "The Birdcage" broke new ground in 1996 by featuring a happy and loving gay family as the heroes of a lighthearted farce. Discover the film's origins, cast, improvisation, locations and more in this article by USA TODAY.
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Mar 11, 2021 · Starring Robin Williams, this 1996 US remake of a 1970s French farce celebrated the joy of being gay in a way that was radical, writes Emily Maskell.
