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French Cancan

  • 19551955
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 42m
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7.3/10
4.1K
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French Cancan (1955)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Musical
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 ... Read allThis 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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
4.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jean Renoir
  • Writers
    • Jean Renoir(adaptation & dialogue)
    • André-Paul Antoine(idea)
  • Stars
    • Jean Gabin
    • Françoise Arnoul
    • María Félix
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jean Renoir
  • Writers
    • Jean Renoir(adaptation & dialogue)
    • André-Paul Antoine(idea)
  • Stars
    • Jean Gabin
    • Françoise Arnoul
    • María Félix
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
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    • Videos1

    Bande-annonce [VO]
    Trailer 1:27
    Bande-annonce [VO]

    Photos56

    Françoise Arnoul in French Cancan (1955)
    Françoise Arnoul and Jean Gabin in French Cancan (1955)
    French Cancan (1955)
    Due 39 x 55 inches
    French Cancan (1955)
    María Félix and Michel Piccoli in French Cancan (1955)
    Françoise Arnoul in French Cancan (1955)
    Françoise Arnoul and Franco Pastorino in French Cancan (1955)
    Françoise Arnoul and Franco Pastorino in French Cancan (1955)
    Françoise Arnoul and Franco Pastorino in French Cancan (1955)
    Françoise Arnoul in French Cancan (1955)
    Françoise Arnoul and Giani Esposito in French Cancan (1955)

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    Jean Gabin
    Jean Gabin
    • Henri Danglardas Henri Danglard
    Françoise Arnoul
    Françoise Arnoul
    • Ninias Nini
    María Félix
    María Félix
    • Lola de Castro de la Fuente de Extremadura 'La Belle Abbesse'as Lola de Castro de la Fuente de Extremadura 'La Belle Abbesse'
    Anna Amendola
    • Esther Georgesas Esther Georges
    Jean-Roger Caussimon
    Jean-Roger Caussimon
    • Baron Walteras Baron Walter
    Dora Doll
    Dora Doll
    • La Génisseas La Génisse
    Giani Esposito
    Giani Esposito
    • Prince Alexandreas Prince Alexandre
    Gaston Gabaroche
    • Oscar, le pianisteas Oscar, le pianiste
    Jacques Jouanneau
    • Bidonas Bidon
    Jean Parédès
    • Coudrieras Coudrier
    Franco Pastorino
    • Paulo, le boulangeras Paulo, le boulanger
    Michèle Philippe
    • Eleonoreas Eleonore
    Michel Piccoli
    Michel Piccoli
    • Le Capitaine Valorgueilas Le Capitaine Valorgueil
    Albert Rémy
    Albert Rémy
    • Barjolinas Barjolin
    France Roche
    • Beatrixas Beatrix
    Jean-Marc Tennberg
    • Savateas Savate
    Valentine Tessier
    Valentine Tessier
    • Mme Olympe, mère de Ninias Mme Olympe, mère de Nini
    Philippe Clay
    Philippe Clay
    • Casimir le Serpentinas Casimir le Serpentin
    • Director
      • Jean Renoir
    • Writers
      • Jean Renoir(adaptation & dialogue)
      • André-Paul Antoine(idea)
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    • Trivia
      The on-screen singer of "La complainte de la Butte" is not Cora Vaucaire (credited in the titles) as she was deemed not good-looking enough to appear on film, so Italian actress Anna Amendola was put in front of the camera and mimed to the song...
    • Quotes

      Henri Danglard: Do I look like Prince Charming? Only one thing matters to me - what I create.

    • Alternate versions
      Originally released in the US in 1956 at 93 minutes; ten minutes of footage removed from the original French version were reinstated for 1985 reissue.
    • Connections
      Featured in My Journey Through French Cinema (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Madame Arthur
      Music by Yvette Guilbert
      Lyrics by Paul de Kock
      Performed by Patachou

    User reviews33

    Review
    Top review
    refreshing
    Portrait of a time. portrait of a legend. seductive for the genius of Jean Renoir. and for the inspired performances. and, sure, for the nostalgia of the viewer. an admirable Jean Gabin and a great embroidery of love stories, show world, rivalries and triumph. optimistic, romantic. and refreshing. and that does to it a special status. like refuge, splendid show, fairy tale and confession of a lost age.
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    • Aug 2, 2018

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    • Release date
      • April 16, 1956 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Only the French Can
    • Filming locations
      • Studios Joinville, Joinville-le-pont, Val-de-Marne, France
    • Production companies
      • Franco London Films
      • Jolly Film
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,799
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes

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