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The Birdcage
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The Birdcage

1996-03-03 · 119 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Romance

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative parents.

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Directors
Mike Nichols
Production companies
United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 31,000,000
Revenue
USD 185,300,000

Top Cast

Robin WilliamsRobin WilliamsArmand Goldman
Gene HackmanGene HackmanSenator Kevin Keeley
Nathan LaneNathan LaneAlbert
Dianne WiestDianne WiestLouise Keeley
Dan FuttermanDan FuttermanVal Goldman
Calista FlockhartCalista FlockhartBarbara Keeley
Hank AzariaHank AzariaAgador
Christine BaranskiChristine BaranskiKatharine Archer
Tom McGowanTom McGowanHarry Radman
Grant HeslovGrant HeslovPhotographer - National Enquirer
Kirby MitchellKirby MitchellChauffeur
James LallyStage Manager
Luca TommassiniLuca TommassiniCelsius
Luis CamachoGoldman Girl
Andre FuentesGoldman Girl
Tony GonzalezTony GonzalezGoldman Girl
Dante HendersonGoldman Girl
Scott KaskeGoldman Girl
Kevin Alexander SteaKevin Alexander SteaGoldman Girl
Tim KelleherTim KelleherWaiter in Club

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