La Cage aux Folles

1978 · 92 min · FR · R · 6.8 (456 votes)

Dir. Édouard Molinaro · Starring Ugo Tognazzi, Michel Serrault, Claire Maurier, Rémi Laurent, Carmen Scarpitta, Benny Luke · Music Ennio Morricone · La Cage aux Folles Collection

Comedy

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.

VIBE

A dizzying, hilarious farce that bubbles with camp energy and genuine heart. It's a whirlwind of mistaken identities and flamboyant performances, celebrating chosen family with infectious joy. Perfect for a night of pure, unadulterated fun.

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