La Cage aux Folles (1979): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
La Cage aux Folles is a 1979 comedy directed by Edouard Molinaro, starring Michel Serrault, Ugo Tognazzi and Rémi Laurent. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $20.4 million worldwide. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Edouard Molinaro
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is La Cage aux Folles About?
The premise of La Cage aux Folles without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A joyous wedding is threatened when Renato and Albin, a long-term couple, must hide their lifestyle from the conservative father of their prospective son-in-law. Albin's talent for drag becomes a comical necessity in maintaining the deception, but the pressure to keep up the charade tests their relationship and threatens to expose their unconventional family.
La Cage aux Folles Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homophobia
- gay couple
- homosexuality
- man disguised as a woman
- politician
- comedy of manners
- visit
- butler
- homosexual father
- father son relationship
- gay stereotype
- gay parent
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- male to female cross dressing
- literature on screen
- european literature on screen
- french literature on screen
- identity crisis
- identity
- visitor
- family relationships
- prejudice
- gay character
- man wears a wig
- italian sex comedy
- european humoristic literature on screen
- france
- charade
- pretense
- sham
- discomfort
- relationship in crisis
- gay protagonist
- gay relationship
- french sex comedy
- table manners
- cote d'azur
- southern france
- couple
- embarrassment
- wig
- spectacle
- soup
- provence
- hat
- greek statue
- engagement
- sex comedy
- cross dressing
- part of trilogy
- part of franchise
La Cage aux Folles Cast
Michel Serrault leads the cast, with Ugo Tognazzi and Rémi Laurent. Directed by Edouard Molinaro; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Edouard Molinaro
Also Starring in La Cage aux Folles
· 6 moreLa Cage aux Folles Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave La Cage aux Folles 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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La Cage aux Folles Plot Summary
What happens in La Cage aux Folles from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant setting of Saint-Tropez on France’s stunning French Riviera, the story revolves around the enduring relationship between Albin (Michel Serrault) and Renato (Ugo Tognazzi), who have been lovers for over two decades. They own La Cage aux Folles, a lively and provocative nightclub renowned for featuring talented transvestite performers, with Albin as its star performer under the stage name Zaza. The film explores themes of love, identity, and social acceptance with warmth and humor.
Full summary
The whole story of La Cage aux Folles, scene by scene
La Cage aux Folles Box Office
La Cage aux Folles grossed $20.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$20.4M
- US & Canada
- $20.4M
La Cage aux Folles Awards & Nominations
La Cage aux Folles was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 4 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1980.
4 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1980 3 nominations- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Directing – Edouard Molinaro
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)
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Golden Globes 1980 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Film
La Cage aux Folles Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette On the Sexual Politics of La Cage aux folles
How Well Do You Know La Cage aux Folles?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the main owners of the nightclub in La Cage aux Folles?
Cars in La Cage aux Folles
17 cars on screen, including the 1978 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 D 3.0 W115.114.
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1978 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role -
1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 D 3.0 W115.114 Important role -
1975 Citroën CX Minor role -
1977 Simca 1006 Minor role
La Cage aux Folles Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “La jaula de las locas” and “La Cage aux Folles 1”.
- Also known as
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- La jaula de las locas
- La Cage aux Folles 1
- Birds of a Feather
- Narrien naimakaupat
- The Mad Cage
- La jaula de las locas 1
- Birds of a Feather 1
- The Mad Cage 1
- Vicios pequeños
- Il Vizietto
- Møt min kjære herr mor
- Ein Käfig voller Narren
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- A Gaiola das Loucas
- Vicios pequeños (La jaula de las locas)
- Klec bláznů
- Őrült nők ketrece
- 一笼傻鸟
- Клетка для чудаков
- Mød Min Hr. Mor
- Hullujen häkki
- Το Κλουβί με τις Τρελές
- 새장 속의 광대
- Casa de boges
- Får jag presentera: Min mamma, herr Albin
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La Cage aux Folles FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of La Cage aux Folles, each answered in a sentence.
How long is La Cage aux Folles?
La Cage aux Folles runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was La Cage aux Folles released?
La Cage aux Folles was released on May 13, 1979.
Who directed La Cage aux Folles?
La Cage aux Folles was directed by Edouard Molinaro.
Who is in the cast of La Cage aux Folles?
La Cage aux Folles stars Michel Serrault, Ugo Tognazzi and Rémi Laurent, among 10 credited actors.
How much did La Cage aux Folles make at the box office?
La Cage aux Folles grossed $20.4 million worldwide.
How is La Cage aux Folles rated?
La Cage aux Folles has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was La Cage aux Folles nominated for any awards?
La Cage aux Folles received 4 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does La Cage aux Folles have a post-credit scene?
No. La Cage aux Folles has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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