Nightclub owner Renato (Tognazzi) and his long-time lover, Albin (Serrault), a female impersonator, live a fabulous life in the sunny island paradise of St. Tropez. But when Laurent (Laurent), Renato’s son from a previous relationship, announces he’s engaged and that his prudish future in-laws are coming for a visit, Albin agrees to make himself scarce while Renato pretends he’s straight. Only trouble is, old habits die hard.
Why we love it
Before “The Birdcage” and the glitzy stage musical of the same name, Molinari’s uproarious farce crossed boundaries to become a big international hit. Campy and outrageously off-kilter in the tradition of the best Hollywood comedies, “La Cage” thrives on the credibly affectionate performances of Tognazzi and Serrault, brilliant as the flamboyant Albin and his drag-queen alter ego, ZaZa. Adding to the fun is Michel Galabru, the snobby father-in-law-to-be who heads an organization called “The Union of Moral Order”. Through it all, Molinari’s antic, assured direction keeps the high-strung hysterics at a soulful pitch.
Ugo Tognazzi, Michel Serrault, Remy Laurent douard Molinaro
Ugo Tognazzi Michel Serrault Remy Laurent Édouard Molinaro
Ugo Tognazzi Michel Serrault Remy Laurent Édouard Molinaro
