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16 April 1956 (USA)
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Eclair Lab digital restoration 2010
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This comedy drama from Jean Renoir chronicles the revival of Paris' most notorious dance as it tells the story of a theater producer who turns a humble washerwoman into a star at the Moulin Rouge. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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French Cancan – review
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Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Jean Gabin | ... | Henri Danglard |
 | Françoise Arnoul | ... | Nini |
| María Félix | ... | Lola de Castro de la Fuente de Espramadura 'La Belle Abbesse' |
| Anna Amendola | ... | Esther Georges |
| Jean-Roger Caussimon | ... | Baron Walter |
| Dora Doll | ... | La Génisse |
| Giani Esposito | ... | Prince Alexandre |
| Gaston Gabaroche | ... | Oscar, le pianiste |
| Jacques Jouanneau | ... | Bidon |
| Jean Parédès | ... | Coudrier |
| Franco Pastorino | ... | Paulo, le boulanger |
| Michèle Philippe | ... | Eleonore |
 | Michel Piccoli | ... | Le Capitaine Valorgueil |
| Albert Rémy | ... | Barjolin |
| France Roche | ... | Beatrix |
| Jean-Marc Tennberg | ... | Savate |
| Valentine Tessier | ... | Mme Olympe, mère de Nini |
| Philippe Clay | ... | Casimir le Serpentin |
 | Édith Piaf | ... | Eugénie Buffet |
| Patachou | ... | Yvette Guilbert |
| Cora Vaucaire | ... | Esther Georges (singing voice) |
| André Claveau | ... | Paul Delmet |
| Mario Juillard | ... | Bruno Balpe (voice) |
| Jean Raymond | ... | Paulus |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Lia Amanda | ||
 | Geneviève Bujold | ... | (unconfirmed) |
| Martine Alexis | ... | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Claude Arnay | ... | Deuxième gommeux (uncredited) |
| Robert Auboyneau | ... | Le liftier (uncredited) |
| Bruno Balp | ... | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Maurice Barnay | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Laurence Bataille | ... | La Pygmée (uncredited) |
| Claude Berri | ... | Un jeune homme à l'inauguration (uncredited) |
| Dorothée Blanck | ... | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Léo Campion | ... | Le commandant (uncredited) |
| Jaque Catelain | ... | Le ministre (uncredited) |
| René-Jean Chauffard | ... | L'inspecteur de police (uncredited) |
| Jacques Ciron | ... | Premier gommeux (uncredited) |
| Max Dalban | ... | Patron de 'La Reine Blanche' (uncredited) |
| Sylvine Delannoy | ... | Titine (uncredited) |
| Hubert Deschamps | ... | Isidore, le garçon de café (uncredited) |
 | Valentino Garavani | ... | Extra (uncredited) |
| Henri-Roland Hercé | ... | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Jacques Hilling | ... | Le chirurgien (uncredited) |
| Corinne Jansen | ... | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Jedlinska | ... | La Gigolette (uncredited) |
| Lydia Johnson | ... | Mme. Guibolle (uncredited) |
| François Joux | ... | Le secrétaire (uncredited) |
| Maïa Jusanova | ... | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Ursula Kubler | ... | Une danseuse de 'La Reine Blanche' (uncredited) |
| Palmyre Levasseur | ... | Une blanchisseuse (uncredited) |
| Jacques Marin | ... | Un spectateur (uncredited) |
| Paul Mercey | ... | Un homme à l'inauguration (uncredited) |
| Anne-Marie Mersen | ... | Paquita (uncredited) |
| Gaston Modot | ... | Le valet de Danglard (uncredited) |
| Pierre Moncorbier | ... | L'huissier (uncredited) |
| Annik Morice | ... | Thérèse, blanchisseuse (uncredited) |
| Jean Mortier | ... | Le gérant de l'hôtel (uncredited) |
| Michèle Nadal | ... | Bigoudi (uncredited) |
| André Numès Fils | ... | Le voisin (uncredited) |
| Pierre Olaf | ... | Roberto, pierrot siffleur (uncredited) |
| René Pascal | ... | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| André Philip | ... | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Pâquerette | ... | Mimi Prunelle (uncredited) |
| Jean Sylvère | ... | Le groom (uncredited) |
| Rosy Varte | ... | Habituée du café (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Jean Renoir | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Jean Renoir | (adaptation & dialogue) | |
| André-Paul Antoine | (idea) | |
Produced by | |||
| Louis Wipf | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Georges Van Parys | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Michel Kelber | |||
Film Editing by | |||
| Borys Lewin | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Max Douy | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Jean André | |||
| Jacques Douy | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Rosine Delamare | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Yvonne Fortuna | .... | makeup artist | |
| Huguette LaLaurette | .... | hair stylist | |
Production Management | |||
| Lucien Lippens | .... | unit manager | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Pierre Kast | .... | assistant director | |
| Serge Vallin | .... | assistant director | |
Art Department | |||
| Clément Hurel | .... | poster artist (uncredited) | |
Sound Department | |||
| Antoine Petitjean | .... | sound | |
Music Department | |||
| Georges Van Parys | .... | composer: songs "Catherine la Russie", "Complainte de la butte", "L'argent" and "Petits souris" | |
Other crew | |||
| Ginette Doynel | .... | script girl | |
| Claude Grandjean | .... | choreographer | |
Production Companies
- Franco London Films (in participation with)
- Jolly Film
- Gaumont Distribution (1955) (France) (theatrical)
- Gaumont Blu-ray Disc (2010) (France) (DVD) (blu-ray)
- United Motion Pictures Organization (UMPO) (1956) (USA) (theatrical) (dubbed) (edited)
- Criterion Collection, The (2004) (USA) (DVD)
- Criterion Collection, The (USA) (laserdisc)
Additional Details
Also Known As:
"Only the French Can" - USA (cut version)
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Runtime:
102 min | USA:93 min (1956 version) | West Germany:87 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
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Italian censorship visa #17930 delivered on 17 December 1954.See more »
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I am not a fan of musicals, but I am a huge fan of Jean Renoir and Jean Gabin. I rented this movie on a whim and was pleasantly surprised even expecting greatness from the classic director. This movie is BEAUTIFUL. The shots are like oil paintings with motion, something a lot of directors strive for but Renoir MASTERS. I cannot express how much this movie transcends itself... it's not really a musical, it just has a couple of well-placed musical numbers and a grand dancing finale. But there is something about this movie in particular which makes you feel absolute JOY when watching it.
I am a fan of foreign art films, but I'm also a meathead who loves things like Die Hard and Schwarzenegger movies. I get very easily turned off by things that are overly happy or in "la la land," but this movie has an overwhelming positive energy that is just irresistible -- not to mention every frame is gorgeous and the plot is good. 10 out of 10.