THE BIRDCAGE

Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, Nathan Lane

MGM/UA; Directed by Mike Nichols

Rated R; 118 minutes; 1996

Gay Miami nightclub owner Armand Goldman’s (Robin Williams) son is marrying the daughter of a rigidly conservative senator (Gene Hackman). Before Armand and his longtime drag queen partner, Albert (Nathan Lane) meet the future in-laws, they try to tone down Albert’s rather extravagant mannerisms in this comical spin on LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.

REVIEWS

"Williams and Lane form one of the craziest, most endearing households in the annals of comedy. Three of my favorite words are Nichols and May—and now they ARE together again!"

- Gene Shalit, THE TODAY SHOW

"Lane and Williams are two of the world’s most gifted comics."

- Richard Corliss, TIME MAGAZINE

"Falling-down funny! THE BIRDCAGE is a joyride for Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. A madcap gala about family values."

- Bruce Williamson, PLAYBOY

"A totally hilarious treat from beginning to end."

- David Sheehan, KCBS-TV

"Uproarious. A first class comedy. Nathan Lane gives an Oscar® caliber performance."

- Jeffrey Lyons, SNEAK PREVIEWS

"THE BIRDCAGE puts the hilarity back in romps, and feel-good movies back in fashion!"

- Larry Worth, NEW YORK POST

"Gene Hackman is superb!"

- Sara Edwards, WNBC-TV

"THE BIRDCAGE is funny and touching. Williams gives one of his most beautiful performances."

- David Denby, NEW YORK MAGAZINE

"HHHH THE BIRDCAGE will make your ribcage hurt with laughter! The funniest film—period!"

- Patrick Stoner, FLOCKS, PBS

"Get the flock on over to a theater near you! This is one funny movie! Nathan Lane is good enough to be Oscar® nominated."

- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA