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8 March 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
Come as you are. morePlot:
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 fiancé's right-wing moralistic parents. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 13 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Ask the Flying Monkey! (May 14, 2009) (From AfterElton.com. 13 May 2009, 5:36 PM, PDT)
Gay roles by straight actors we could've lived without
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Absolutely Fabulous moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robin Williams | ... | Armand Goldman | |
| Gene Hackman | ... | Sen. Kevin Keeley | |
| Nathan Lane | ... | Albert Goldman | |
| Dianne Wiest | ... | Louise Keeley | |
| Dan Futterman | ... | Val Goldman | |
| Calista Flockhart | ... | Barbara Keeley | |
| Hank Azaria | ... | Agador | |
| Christine Baranski | ... | Katherine Archer | |
| Tom McGowan | ... | Harry Radman | |
| Grant Heslov | ... | National Enquirer Photographer | |
| Kirby Mitchell | ... | Keeley's Chauffeur | |
| James Lally | ... | Cyril | |
| Luca Tommassini | ... | Celsius | |
| Luis Camacho | ... | Goldman Girl | |
| Andre Fuentes | ... | Goldman Girl |
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Rated R for language.Parents Guide:
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117 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Brazil:14 | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | South Korea:18 | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:12 (bw) | Netherlands:AL | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | UK:15 | USA:R | Singapore:R(A) | Iceland:LFun Stuff
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Hank Azaria created two different voices for the character of Agador Spartacus, one being somewhat of a more masculine voice and the other one being higher pitched. He was worried about the second one being too stereotypical until he asked a gay friend of his, who thought it was more realistic. moreGoofs:
Continuity: After Albert enters the kitchen, the placement of Armand's Turkish coffee and newspaper change from where they were immediately prior to Albert's entrance. moreQuotes:
[first lines][singers are performing "We Are Family" on-stage]
Cyril: [backstage, into a telephone] Agador! Where is Starina? She goes on in 5 minutes!
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I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT moreFAQ
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This movie is one of the best. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are phenomenal and hilarious, but the best performance throughout the film is by Hank Azaria, as Agador, the adorable flaming butler. My favorite scene is when both families are sitting together eating dinner. I don't want to give anything away, but wow I was in tears. Gene Hackman is extremely funny as a conservative senator. This film is colorful, unique and will keep an audience roaring with laughter. Yes, the movie follows some typical stereo types among a gay male couple, however, is not offensive in anyway, shape or form. I think this is such a cute film, and if you haven't seen it, or if you happen to be in the mood for a laugh out loud movie rent The Birdcage.
My Rating: 9/10