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Rene the Cane (1977)

Movie ★ 4.5 97 min

Crime Drama Comedy

"René la Canne" was the second collaboration between Francis Girod and Ennio Morricone, coming after "Le Trio Infernal" (1974) and before "La Banquière" (1980). His film is an adaptation of a story by Roger Borniche about the gangster René Girier and relates the fantastic adventures of a flamboyant mobster (René/Gérard Depardieu) and a maverick police inspector (Fernand la Sournoise/Michel Piccoli), through the 1940s.

Francis Girod Director Francis Girod Writer Jacques Rouffio Writer Vincenzo Labella Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 16, 1977
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt0075130
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Language
Studio
Président Films,

Cast

Gérard Depardieu Gérard Depardieu René Bornier Sylvia Kristel Sylvia Kristel Krista Michel Piccoli Michel Piccoli Ispettore Marchand Riccardo Garrone Riccardo Garrone Karl Jacques Jouanneau Jacques Jouanneau Fourgue Jean Rigaux Jean Rigaux Vieuchêne Orchidea De Santis Orchidea De Santis Kim Venantino Venantini Venantino Venantini Carlo Valérie Mairesse Valérie Mairesse Martine Stefano Patrizi Stefano Patrizi Gino Jean Carmet Jean Carmet L'indicateur Suzanne Berthois Suzanne Berthois Évelyne Bouix Évelyne Bouix Daniel Breton Daniel Breton Philippe Brizard Philippe Brizard Le chef de la police marseillaise Emmanuelle Brunschwig Catherine Castel Marie-Pierre Castel Marie-Pierre Castel

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rene the Cane about?
"René la Canne" was the second collaboration between Francis Girod and Ennio Morricone, coming after "Le Trio Infernal" (1974) and before "La Banquière" (1980). His film is an adaptation of a story by Roger Borniche about the gangster René Girier and relates the fantastic adventures of a flamboyant mobster (René/Gérard Depardieu) and a maverick police inspector (Fernand la Sournoise/Michel Piccoli), through the 1940s.
Who directed Rene the Cane?
Rene the Cane was directed by Francis Girod.
Who stars in Rene the Cane?
Rene the Cane stars Gérard Depardieu, Sylvia Kristel, Michel Piccoli, Riccardo Garrone.
When was Rene the Cane released?
Rene the Cane is a 1977 crime, drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch Rene the Cane?
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