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The Birdcage (1996)

⏱ 114 min comedy film

Plot

1996 film by Mike Nichols

✍️ CinePearl Editorial

Why Watch This

The Birdcage (1996) is a English-language comedy film from United States, directed by Mike Nichols. The screenplay is credited to Elaine May. The cast features Luca Tommassini, Grant Heslov, Mike Starr, Dan Futterman and Nathan Lane, alongside Marjorie Lovett. It runs 114 minutes.

Best For

Feel-good viewers, English cinema lovers, Mike Nichols followers, Luca Tommassini fans, Grant Heslov fans, 1990s cinema buffs

The CinePearl Take

The Birdcage is a 1990s English film in the comedy mould — expect an easygoing, feel-good tone. Mike Nichols directs and the script comes from Elaine May. Luca Tommassini and Grant Heslov are among the leads. Made in United States, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring English-language films. Released in 1996, it has had time to build an audience and word of mouth. At 114 minutes, it is a comfortable evening's watch.

Cast & Crew

Director
Mike Nichols
Cast
Luca Tommassini, Grant Heslov, Mike Starr, Dan Futterman, Nathan Lane, Marjorie Lovett
Writer
Elaine May

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Released
03 Aug 1996
Language
English
Country
United States
IMDb
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