La Cage aux folles
Seen it?1973 | Comedy, TV Movie
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
La Cage aux Folles "The Cage of Madwomen") is a 1973 French farce by Jean Poiret centring on confusion that ensues when Laurent, the son of a Saint Tropez night club owner and his gay lover, brings his fiancée's ultraconservative parents for dinner.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Foreign Language Film. Also nominated for 3 Oscars. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$20 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 124K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Michel SerraultAlbin aka 'Zaza Napoli'
- Jean PoiretGeorges
- Philippe LavotLaurent, Georges' natural son
- Benny LukeJacob, 'the maid'
- Jacqueline MilleSimone, Laurent's mother
- Danièle LugerMuriel Dieulafoi, Laurent's fiancée
- Marcelle Ranson-HervéMrs. Dieulafoi, Muriel's mother
- Marco PerrinMr. Dieulafoi, member of the S.P.C. and father of Muriel
- Paul DemangeTabaro, accountant
- Maurice BrayMercedes, Zaza's rival