With ugo tognazzi, michel serrault, claire maurier, remi laurent. Multiple links are listed since a different versions exist and b many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Ignore the r ratingit only has that because of the subject matter which was pretty risky for 1978. But it can get away with this because of the way it is pitched as a farce, unlike, say, outrageous. Based on the 1973 french play of the same name by jean poiret, it focuses on a gay couple. Like the play upon which it is based, the film tells the story of a gay.
First, there was a french comedy written in 1973 by jean poiret. But in the early years of the 21st century, broadway developed a new formula for musical revivals that went. Much revived, most recently in a 2010 production transferred to broadway from. Callows translation of the french into idiomatic english works best in the furious barbs. Folles definition of folles by the free dictionary. The wedding in italiano newer post older post home. Georges, the manager of a sainttropez nightclub featuring drag entertainment, and albin, his romantic partner and star attraction, and the farcical adventures that ensue when georgess son, jeanmichel. Make sure you get this movie in french with english subtitles.
Based on the 1973 french play of the same name by jean poiret, it tells the story of a gay couple, georges, the manager of a sainttropez nightclub featuring drag entertainment, and albin, his. Tropez, his transvestite lover, and how the owner reacts after his son returns home one day and announces hes going to marry. Now, if instead of a translation, you actually want to know what it means. This elegant comic scenario kicks off a wild and warmhearted french farce about the importance of nonconformity and being true to oneself. Large database of subtitles for movies, tv series and anime at opensubtitles. Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. The translation of the title is the cage of madwomenor fools. These subtitles in english language may be downloaded for free as a. Terrific french farce transcends the language barrier in getting its laughs and message across. 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. Visitors of subtitlesbank have given a rating of 5. Remi laurent was born on october 12, 1957 in suresnes, france.
Tropez have their lives turned upside down when the son of one of the men announces he is getting married. The new highdefinition transfer is presented in 1080p24hz. They try to conceal their lifestyle and their ownership of the drag club downstairs when the fiancee and her parents come for dinner. It is cowritten and directed by edouard molinaro and stars ugo tognazzi and michel serrault. The translation of the title is the cage of madwomen or fools. Its about the gay owner of a scandalous nightclub in st. Translate texts with the worlds best machine translation technology, developed by the creators of linguee. French version seems to exist and the title of the jerry herman harvey fierstein english musical is kept in french. English translation of cage collins frenchenglish dictionary. There was also an american film entitled the birdcage. Though generally pleasing the film looks like its a product of the 70s, specifically in the night club sequences. Times for her portrayal of aimee semple mcpherson in sister aimee at the gene frankel theatre offbroadway, appeared for 10 seasons at the hampton playhouse in n. The comedy that comes out of the closet two gay men living in st.
Georges, the manager of a sainttropez nightclub featuring drag entertainment, and albin, his romantic partner and star attraction, and the farcical adventures that ensue when georgess. Over 100,000 english translations of french words and phrases. The source material is the best part of 50 years old, meaning some elements feel dated. English translation of cage the official collins french english dictionary online. Dutch esperanto finnish french german greek hindi hungarian icelandic indonesian italian korean. He died on november 14, 1989 in paris, france of aids. Simon callows new englishlanguage adaptation of jean poirots original french play has opened at the park theatre. Make sure you watch it in french with english subtitles. Wikipedia, lexilogos, larousse dictionary, le robert, oxford, grevisse.