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French Cancan (1955)

Movie ★ 7.2 102 min

Nineteenth-century Paris comes vibrantly alive in Jean Renoir’s exhilarating tale of the opening of the world-renowned Moulin Rouge. Jean Gabin plays the wily impresario Danglard, who makes the cancan all the rage while juggling the love of two beautiful women—an Egyptian belly-dancer and a naive working girl turned cancan star.

Jean Renoir Director Jean Renoir Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 9, 1955
Runtime
102 min
IMDb
tt0046998
Country
France, Italy
Language
French
Studio
Jolly Film, Franco London Films

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is French Cancan about?
Nineteenth-century Paris comes vibrantly alive in Jean Renoir’s exhilarating tale of the opening of the world-renowned Moulin Rouge. Jean Gabin plays the wily impresario Danglard, who makes the cancan all the rage while juggling the love of two beautiful women—an Egyptian belly-dancer and a naive working girl turned cancan star.
Who directed French Cancan?
French Cancan was directed by Jean Renoir.
Who stars in French Cancan?
French Cancan stars Jean Gabin, Françoise Arnoul, María Félix, Anna Amendola.
When was French Cancan released?
French Cancan is a 1955 comedy, drama, romance, music film.
Where can I watch French Cancan?
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