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The Birdcage

In this retelling of La Cage aux Folles, Val, the son of gay drag club owner Armand Goldman (Robin Williams), decides to introduce his fiance and her parents, Republican Senator Kevin Keely (Gene Hackman) and housewife Louise (Dianne Wiest), by bringing them home for dinner. But instead of telling the truth, the Goldmans decide to try and hide their unconventional family, including Armand's flamboyant significant other Albert (Nathan Lane), from the Keelys by playing it straight.

The Birdcage
Cast:

Robin Williams
Nathan Lane
Gene Hackman
Dianne Wiest

Director:
Mike Nichols

Producer:
Mike Nichols & Neil A. Machlis

Written by:
Elaine May

Distributor:
United Artists

Budget:
$31 million

Box Office:
$185,260,553

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
79%