La cage aux folles II (1980)

Sequel to La Cage aux folles has homosexual nightclub owner Renato and his transvesitite companion/lover Albin becoming involved with the local cops and foreign spies when Albin unwittingly... See full summary »

Director:

Edouard Molinaro

Writers:

Jean Poiret (characters), Jean Poiret (story),

Stars:

Michel Serrault, Ugo Tognazzi, Marcel Bozzuffi

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michel Serrault	...	Albin Mougeotte / 'Zaza Napoli'
Ugo Tognazzi	...	Renato Baldi
Marcel Bozzuffi	...	Broca
Michel Galabru	...	Simon Charrier
Paola Borboni	...	Mrs. Baldi
Benny Luke	...	Jacob
Giovanni Vettorazzo	...	Milan
Glauco Onorato	...	Luigi
Roberto Bisacco	...	Ralph
Gianrico Tondinelli	...	Walter
Giorgio Cerioni	...	Gunther
Nazzareno Natale	...	Demis
Antonio Francioni	...	Michaux
Stelio Candelli	...	Hans
Mark Bodin	...	Caramel

Storyline

Sequel to La Cage aux folles has homosexual nightclub owner Renato and his transvesitite companion/lover Albin becoming involved with the local cops and foreign spies when Albin unwittingly gets his hands on a role of stolen microfilm. The gay couple then hide out in Renato's native Italy, but find little peace there with their frequent bickering among themselves.

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Plot Keywords:

homosexual | sequel | gay interest | sicily | riviera | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

France Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

15 February 1981 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Gaiola das Malucas nº 2

Company Credits

Production Co:

Da Ma Produzione, Les Productions Artistes Associés

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)

User Reviews

Midlife Hilarity

Just when I thought they stopped making good movies sometime in the early seventies! This French film is absolutely priceless, hilarious and touching, full of social commentary and gender-busting chutzpah. Man pretending to be woman pretending to be man!!!!! Gays teaching straights how to walk gay!!! Inspired! Brilliant acting by everyone, especially the leads, fast action, not one boring moment, not at all catering to the average. I haven't seen the other two films. I can't wait to see them. This masterpiece is every bit as good as "The Odd Couple".