Birds of a Feather 2

– In a move to make his partner, Renato, jealous, the flamboyant Albin waits in a local cafe - dressed..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 42 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
Original Name:
La Cage aux folles II
Birds of a Feather 2 (1980) - Also known as La Cage aux folles II

In a move to make his partner, Renato, jealous, the flamboyant Albin waits in a local cafe - dressed as a woman - hoping to be picked up. But Albin gets more than he bargains for when the fly he catches in his web is actually a spy, who uses him as an unwitting courier of secret microfilm. Now on the run from ruthless agents, Albin and Renato flee to Italy where they attempt to hide out on a farm, with Albin posing as Renato's wife. Can Albin escape the deadly pursuit of these relentless spies or does he have to sustain this charade - as a woman - forever?

Release Date:

15 Feb 1981

Language:

French

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Édouard Molinaro

Writer:

Jean Poiret (characters), Jean Poiret (story), Francis Veber (screenplay), Marcello Danon (screenplay), Jean Poiret (screenplay), Francis Veber (dialogue)

Main Actors:

Michel Serrault, Ugo Tognazzi, Marcel Bozzuffi, Michel Galabru

Plot:

Sequel to La Cage aux folles has homosexual nightclub owner Renato and his transvesitite companion/lover Albin becoming involved with the local cops and foreign spies when Albin unwittingly gets his hands on a role of stolen microfilm. The gay couple then hide out in Renato's native Italy, but find little peace there with their frequent bickering among themselves.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

MGM Pictures, Inc.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.7/10