Staring michel serrault, ugo tognazzi, claire maurier and luisa maneri. After albert and armand have discussed the upcoming marriage with val, there is a scene where the cake albert had ordered earlier is delivered. When the frenchitalian film adaptation of jean poirets play became a big box office hit in the late 70s, it was a conventional farce with a typically gallic twist, the old sonof. Its about the gay owner of a scandalous nightclub in st.
Albins michel serrault role as the mother comes to a screeching halt when the biological mother shows up. See the article in its original context from may, 1979, page 0. Where it goes instead is to actual comedy, with the first of three pivotal scenes that form the film s backbone. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Renato ugo tognazzi tells albin michel serrault that laurent remi laurent is getting married to a woman. But the very title gives you an idea of the singular lack of effort thats gone into its packaging. In the november 12, 1998 abctv network airing of the birdcage 1996, approximately minutes of added footage was restored to the film.
Jacob benny luke acts the part of a real butler and albin michel serrault tries to act straight. Isabella rossellini joins the gateways sessions with the. Feb 23, 2014 official video content provided by mgm home entertainment or one of its authorized agents. Jerry herman, the composerlyricist who, with hello, dolly. It played in boston in 1979back then i was a closeted high school kid. While we are all staying safe at home, the gateway continues the facebook live web series sessions with the stars. Tropez, his transvestite lover, and how the owner reacts after his son returns home one day and announces hes going to marry. Ein kafig voller narren franzosischer originaltitel. One of the most successful comedies of all time, this best foreign film award winner inspired the birdcage and stars michel serrault and ugo tognazz. It is cowritten and directed by edouard molinaro and stars ugo tognazzi and michel serrault. Home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us. The comedy that comes out of the closet two gay men living in st. All of the segments pertaining to the movie have been included. Tropez have their lives turned upside down when the son of one of the men announces he is getting married.