Movie · 1996 · Mike Nichols

The Birdcage

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative parents.

Identities

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Canon achillean couple	needs votes 1 vote	—
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On-screen homophobia	needs votes 1 vote	—
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