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The problem? Barbara’s father is (Gene Hackman), an ultra-conservative politician and co-founder of the "Coalition for Moral Order". To make matters worse, the Senator is currently embroiled in a political scandal and desperately needs a wholesome, traditional family event—like his daughter's wedding—to save his reputation.

Armand pretends to be a cultural attaché, and they even change their name from "Goldman" to "Coleman" to hide their heritage.

The story of is a chaotic comedy of errors centered on family, identity, and the lengths people go to for those they love. The Setup The Birdcage(1996)

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Armand tries to teach Albert how to act "masculine" (including a hilarious lesson on how to spread mustard like John Wayne), but Albert’s natural flamboyance proves impossible to suppress. The Dinner Party The problem

All the art and flair are replaced with austere, "traditional" furniture.

To ensure the wedding happens, Val begs his fathers to "play it straight" for one night. This leads to a frantic makeover of their home: Armand pretends to be a cultural attaché, and

As the truth comes out and the Senator realizes he’s in a drag club, the building is surrounded by paparazzi looking for a scandal. To save the Senator’s career and allow the families to escape, Armand and Albert hatch a plan: they dress the Senator and his family in drag.