English dubbed two of europes most virile male stars, michel serrault and ugo tognazzi, portray two very. Albins michel serrault role as the mother comes to a screeching halt when the biological mother shows up. There are plenty of action scenes throughout the comedy that will make you truly laugh. Home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us. Zaza michel serrault thinks that he is no longer attractive to renato ugo tognazzi, and to make him jealous sets out to the local caf. I was literally dragged to this movie in the late 1970s, at an art theatre left pinky up in the air no less. Tropez, his transvestite lover, and how the owner reacts after his son returns home one day and announces hes going to marry. They try to conceal their lifestyle and their ownership. Tropez to spicy south beach in miami in for the american remake, the birdcage 1996. Which of the genres below was not part of the four pronged style of the period of 1967 1979. Its about the gay owner of a scandalous nightclub in st. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Staring michel serrault, ugo tognazzi, claire maurier and luisa maneri.
Jerry herman, the broadway composer who wrote the music and lyrics for such classic shows as hello, dolly. Choreographed by kelvin amburgeywalton and leila jones. But it can get away with this because of the way it is pitched as a farce, unlike, say, outrageous. In addition to the stars serrault and tognazzi, it also brings back memorable characters from the first movie such.
When the frenchitalian film adaptation of jean poirets play became a big box office hit in the late 70s, it was a conventional farce with a typically gallic twist, the old sonof. It is cowritten and directed by edouard molinaro and stars ugo tognazzi and michel serrault. On an angle just take a deep breath, a sip of champagne open your eyes and what do you see. Official video content provided by mgm home entertainment or one of its authorized agents. Jean poiret, born jean poire, 17 august 1926 14 march 1992 was a french actor, director, and screenwriter. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. While the premise may seem somewhat precious, its execution is nearly flawless. Multiple links are listed since a different versions exist and b many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Two of europes most virile male stars, michel serrault and ugo tognazzi, portray two very flamboyant, aging gay gentlemen. Barry was nominated for a tony award for his portrayal of georges in cage.
And i thought this one was a great remake, if not better. Robin williams and nathan lane give hilarious performances as the lead couple. Robin williams and nathan lane are longtime loversand the proprietors of a thriving nightclub at which lane is the star attraction of a popular. For his contribution to live theatre, gene barry received a star on the hollywood walk of fame at. The movie has original scenes that were explored in a different manner from the 90s version.
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