Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Ugo Tognazzi | ... | Renato Baldi | |
Michel Serrault | ... | Albin Mougeotte dit Zaza Napoli | |
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Claire Maurier | ... | Simone Deblon |
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Rémi Laurent | ... | Laurent Baldi |
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Carmen Scarpitta | ... | Louise Charrier |
Benny Luke | ... | Jacob | |
Luisa Maneri | ... | Andréa Charrier | |
Michel Galabru | ... | Simon Charrier | |
Venantino Venantini | ... | Le chauffeur de Charrier | |
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Carlo Reali | ... | Le videur |
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Guido Cerniglia | ... | Le médecin |
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Angelo Pellegrino | ... | Un assistant de la boîte de nuit |
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Nicola D'Eramo | ||
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Vinicio Diamanti | ||
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Liana Del Balzo | ... | Mme Charrier |
Two gay men living in St. Tropez have their lives turned upside down when the son of one of the men announces he is getting married. They try to conceal their lifestyle and their ownership of the drag club downstairs when the fiancée and her parents come for dinner. Written by Elisabeth Freeman <freeman-elisabeth@cs.yale.edu>
"La cage aux folles" is a brilliant comedy. It is the film upon which "Bird Cage" with Robin Williams is featured. One should not miss this classic expose of trans sexual entertainment. The novelty of such sexual innuendos was rare in 1978 when this picture was released. If is followed by an equally funny comedy, "La cage aux folles II", another film to be added to the must see category. One does not even require the translations across the bottom of the screen. One can simply enjoy the artistic perfection of pure cinematic comedy as presented visually. The French subtitles are well adapted. The scenery is clever. The cast is perfect. Don't miss this great comedic success.