Those first few minutes of seeing Gene Hackman is first , the funniest part in the film, and secondly, it shows what a great actor he is - He shows confusion, surprise, nervousness , and finally resignation all in a matter of seconds - Great
Probably one of the cleverest twist endings. The uber conservative senator forced to participate in a drag show and actually getting into it just a little is hilarious. Only Gene Hackman could've pulled this off imo.
i remember watching that film in the theater and in that scene where hackman is seen in drag. the whole theater howled with laughter. i agree, he didn't look good in white. if it was in black and like liza, that would've worked. that part in 1:15 is a riot because of dianne wiest's line.
Um, does Gene Hackman look like Betty White if she had been exposed to too much gamma radiation and transformed, in fits of rage, into the She-Hulk? :- l
You know what's so amazing. How the Song Catalogue of Bernard Edwards & Nile Rogers still is synonomous. In the UK Nile Rogers is a legend, primarily because alot of Boy Band and Girl Groups do cover Versions of obscure songs. For example Everybody Dance was later covered by Steps 1996-2001 who were the Biggest Co-Ed Group in the UK at one point, he worked with Duran Duran after Andy Taylor & Roger Taylor left, not to mention David Bowie on Let's Dance that Puff Daddy later sampled. Le Freak was inspired after not being allowed to go to Studio 54 although he and Bernard Edwards were guests of Grace Jones, and of course Grace did the monologue for Election Day for Arcadia (an outside project of Duran Duran). It was also featured in The Bootcamp/Workshop Segment of Popstars The Rivals in 2002 where a Boy Band and Girl Group were created and they sang "We Are Family" as part of the audition and performing process.
At 0:37 there was a minor glitch. One minute Dianne Wiest acted like she was the Baddest Head "Mother" of a House a la Paris Is Burning then she looks terrified.
Gene Hackman's makeup was not drag enough for a drag queen. I suppose they want to moviegoers still be able to recognize him. They could have done it so that he's really unrecognizable.
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Those first few minutes of seeing Gene Hackman is first , the funniest part in the film, and secondly, it shows what a great actor he is - He shows confusion, surprise, nervousness , and finally resignation all in a matter of seconds - Great
kaejae24 it’s like you can actually see him thinking “hey, this isn’t too bad. I’m still straight.”
Takes an actor with no ego to pull this off. Shows just how smart Hackman is too he just committed to this and it's what sells it so well.
This movie is a classic and truly underrated. The whole cast was awesome 😂❤
Best line..the senator (Hackman).."I told them white would make me look fat!"..ROFL!!!
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Gene Hackman what great versatile actor. From Lex Luthor to a drag queen.
This was so hilarious! I'm still laughing so many years later! I loved this movie! God Bless those in this movie who have left us!
Loved working with Mr. Hackman on a book tour. We had hilarious conversations about this movie
That sounds amazing! I think he's a funny guy under the grumpy exterior.
I always get a huge kick out of Gene saying don't leave me here I don't want to be the only girl not dancing
Smugglin it Biotch!
don't want to be the only girl not dancing
@@DruidSix It's the dress. I told them white would make me look fat :) LOL
Gene Hackman merecia 4 Oscars por esta escena.
The funniest part was the scene before this scene, when the reporter points out that "they gotta *come out* sometime"
Definition Of Comedy: Gene Hackman In Drag.
Probably one of the cleverest twist endings. The uber conservative senator forced to participate in a drag show and actually getting into it just a little is hilarious. Only Gene Hackman could've pulled this off imo.
"Care to dance......bay-buhy?". HAHAHAHA 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 HILARIOUS MOVIE!!
"I've never danced with a man before"
"There's always a first time."
Haha - hilarious film!
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like as I always said: Gene Hackman is the greatest actor that ever lived!
The birdcage has got to be one of the best movies ever
I am still in shock you are not in this world Robin :'(
my most favorite from Robin Williams...I miss you already~
Don't leave me! Don't me here! I don't wanna be the only girl not dancing! 😂
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I miss Robin Williams so much..an absolute legend 😘
Gene Hackman is priceless
This is just a great, great film -- I honestly don't know how they did it (except for the phenomenal cast and one of the great directors of all time).
Also they had a pretty good story since it was just an American remake of the French version
“Lady, not for a million dollars”. 😂
I think Gene Hackman looks terrified for real
Love this movie!
Great performers.
Gene's face was so funny. Hilarious and good film!!!
Brilliant film, I smile when I'm not laughing!! Gene Hackman in a dress looks like comedian Phyllis Diller!!!
This clip is hilarious, love Gene Hackman!:-D
Robin Williams, a man of many talents.
He's the combination between Bea Arthur, Linda Tripp and Dame Edna! LOL
i remember watching that film in the theater and in that scene where hackman is seen in drag. the whole theater howled with laughter. i agree, he didn't look good in white. if it was in black and like liza, that would've worked. that part in 1:15 is a riot because of dianne wiest's line.
nunca me aburren
This part is so freaking funny even years later!
Lex luthor in drag , superman is laughing his head off in heaven
LEX LUTHOR GAY
no a crossdreser
I'm sure Christopher Reeve saw it before he died. (Robin Williams was one of his best friends)
amo el final de esta pelicula xd.
I love when he says "don't leave me, i don't want to be the only girl not dancing"
"We are family... da da da da dee deeee"
I love New Cuba!! ❤
The last few seconds of this is the funniest in the whole movie.
I loved that; “Lady, not for a million dollars”. 😂🤣😂
Anyone who could give this scene a thumbs down, IS DEAD!
Love you Robin Williams and RIP .
Um, does Gene Hackman look like Betty White if she had been exposed to too much gamma radiation and transformed, in fits of rage, into the She-Hulk? :- l
lol it's even funnier considering all the macho roles he played in the 70s Popeye Doyle in drag XD
Gene Hackmanan...we r family ah da da da da da di PRICELESS JACKMAN AS ALWAYS
Lady,Not for a million dollars!kkkkkkk
Do you know what is this latino music, which goes after this line?
Phantastic Gene Hackman 💪👍
Espectacular movie, es unica
RIP - Robin Williams
amen
_¡Perdóneme!_
Robin, you are missed. :'-)
Fantastic movie as a hole. Hmm, I just don’t know which one. Love the writing, A plus.
Work it, sell it, own it! Hackman didn't get any of it right. That's good acting.
Es mi escena favorita de la película.
"don't leave me here! I don't want to be the only girl not dancing!!" makes me laugh every time...
Gene Hackman's appearance would terrify Buffalo Bill
Que Gran Película y que revenindicacion hacian
History does tend to repeat itself! YES! baby birdcage life has never been the same since he he he ;-)
I miss Gene Hackman doing...anything.
I LOVE Nathan Lane!!
& i love this movie & all of U, Guys&Girls;))) U R The Best.
it would have been so much funnier if the chauffeur had gone "whatever you say baby".
... and why's that then??
I thought what he said was hysterical!
You know what's so amazing. How the Song Catalogue of Bernard Edwards & Nile Rogers still is synonomous. In the UK Nile Rogers is a legend, primarily because alot of Boy Band and Girl Groups do cover Versions of obscure songs. For example Everybody Dance was later covered by Steps 1996-2001 who were the Biggest Co-Ed Group in the UK at one point, he worked with Duran Duran after Andy Taylor & Roger Taylor left, not to mention David Bowie on Let's Dance that Puff Daddy later sampled. Le Freak was inspired after not being allowed to go to Studio 54 although he and Bernard Edwards were guests of Grace Jones, and of course Grace did the monologue for Election Day for Arcadia (an outside project of Duran Duran). It was also featured in The Bootcamp/Workshop Segment of Popstars The Rivals in 2002 where a Boy Band and Girl Group were created and they sang "We Are Family" as part of the audition and performing process.
Gene Hackman looks awesome;-)
love this movie and song!!!
i agree. This was such a great film !
amo esta peliculaaaaa
Watching Gene Hackman in drag complaining about how White made her look fat and not wanting. To be the only girl not dancing gave me so much life.
"Lady, not for a million dollars"
Awesome movie!
"I told him white would make me look fat..."
Gene Hackman as a drag queen in Birdcage looked quite alike to Glenn Close as Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians (1996).
"I don't wanna be the only girl not dancing" LMAO!
GENIOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jajaja lo maximo😂😂😊
I wonder if Robin Williams's character ever pulled a "Mrs. Doubtfire" for any of the drag performances.
love this my favorite
Jaja me encanta esta película y su gran humor y divertida! !!
Own it, girlfriend!
love it
Does anyone know what is the music at the very end of this scene, after the choffeur says "Lady not in the million years"
Gene Hackman in Drag LOL.
Jackman's drag queen make up was to subdued, he could still be recognized.
Gene Hackman looked like a drunk grandma from Tampa in this scene.
GENIUS....!!!, GENIUS....!!!, GENIUS.....!!!!!!.
Gene Rocks !!!.
want to dance ?
Baby ?.
hahaha great film. many laughs. :D
great
Funny movie.
At 0:37 there was a minor glitch. One minute Dianne Wiest acted like she was the Baddest Head "Mother" of a House a la Paris Is Burning then she looks terrified.
bello bello
quasi quanto Il vizietto
i never thought i would see lex luthor in drag...
Gene Hackman's makeup was not drag enough for a drag queen. I suppose they want to moviegoers still be able to recognize him. They could have done it so that he's really unrecognizable.
I live in Miami and I don’t think there streets names Eldorado and Palm LOL 😂
2020 here, I'll do it for 1 million dollars
Lex Luthor and Cat Grant in the same film...
Gene Hackman"I told him white makes me look fat"....lol
Can someone tell me who the person with the short white wig is supposed to be? The first ones off the stage?
FAM A LY!
ξεκαρδιστική ταινία !!! hilarious movie !!
lady not for a million dollars, funniest part
Don't let me be the only one not dancing!
YES