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Overview
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Release Date:
8 March 1996 (USA)
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Tagline:
Come as you are. more
Plot:
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancé's right-wing moralistic parents. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 5 wins
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13 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(12 articles)
Mike Nichols Has Achieved Much in His Lifetime, Says AFI
(From FilmSchoolRejects. 12 October 2009, 11:51 AM, PDT)
Robin Williams Joins 'Wedding Banned'
(From Cinematical. 28 August 2009, 8:03 AM, PDT)
(From FilmSchoolRejects. 12 October 2009, 11:51 AM, PDT)
Robin Williams Joins 'Wedding Banned'
(From Cinematical. 28 August 2009, 8:03 AM, PDT)
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Absolutely Fabulous
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Robin Williams | ... | Armand Goldman |
 | Gene Hackman | ... | Sen. Kevin Keeley |
 | Nathan Lane | ... | Albert Goldman |
 | Dianne Wiest | ... | Louise Keeley |
 | Dan Futterman | ... | Val Goldman |
 | Calista Flockhart | ... | Barbara Keeley |
 | Hank Azaria | ... | Agador |
 | Christine Baranski | ... | Katherine Archer |
 | Tom McGowan | ... | Harry Radman |
 | Grant Heslov | ... | National Enquirer Photographer |
| Kirby Mitchell | ... | Keeley's Chauffeur |
| James Lally | ... | Cyril |
| Luca Tommassini | ... | Celsius |
| Luis Camacho | ... | Goldman Girl |
| Andre Fuentes | ... | Goldman Girl |
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Also Known As:
Birds of a Feather
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MPAA:
Rated R for language.
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Runtime:
117 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Brazil:14 |
Singapore:M18 (re-rating) |
South Korea:18 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
New Zealand:M |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Chile:14 |
Finland:S |
France:U |
Germany:12 (bw) |
Netherlands:AL |
Peru:14 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Spain:T |
Sweden:Btl |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
Singapore:R(A) |
Iceland:L
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Robin Williams was originally cast as Albert, but he wanted a change from flamboyant characters, and asked to be cast as Armand. Mike Nichols agreed, and re-cast him.
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Errors in geography: When Armand is calling Katherine from his car, he is supposedly leaving Miami Beach on his way to Miami. But the cruise ships in the background clearly show that he is heading east to Miami Beach *from* Miami.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Duplicity/Knowing/I Love You, Man (#1.4)" (2009)
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Soundtrack:
CAN THAT BOY FOX TROT
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This movie is one of the best. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are phenomenal and hilarious, but the best performance throughout the film is by Hank Azaria, as Agador, the adorable flaming butler. My favorite scene is when both families are sitting together eating dinner. I don't want to give anything away, but wow I was in tears. Gene Hackman is extremely funny as a conservative senator. This film is colorful, unique and will keep an audience roaring with laughter. Yes, the movie follows some typical stereo types among a gay male couple, however, is not offensive in anyway, shape or form. I think this is such a cute film, and if you haven't seen it, or if you happen to be in the mood for a laugh out loud movie rent The Birdcage.
My Rating: 9/10