What is French Cancan?
French Cancan is a 1955 film directed by Jean Renoir that depicts the opening of the Moulin Rouge in nineteenth-century Paris. The story follows Danglard, an impresario played by Jean Gabin, who popularizes the cancan dance while involved with an Egyptian belly-dancer and a working girl who becomes a cancan star.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1955
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 9, 1955
- Studios
- Jolly Film, Franco London Films
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music
- Updated
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Overview
French Cancan is a 1955 film directed by Jean Renoir that depicts the opening of the Moulin Rouge in nineteenth-century Paris. The story follows Danglard, an impresario played by Jean Gabin, who popularizes the cancan dance while involved with an Egyptian belly-dancer and a working girl who becomes a cancan star.
Categorized as a comedy, drama, romance, and music film, it presents a vibrant portrayal of the era. The production is a collaboration between France and Italy, blending musical elements with a narrative centered on the rise of a world-renowned entertainment venue.
Should you watch it?
“An impresario brings the cancan to life during the opening of the Moulin Rouge in Paris.”
- Features the direction of Jean Renoir
- Stars Jean Gabin as the wily impresario Danglard
- Depicts the vibrant opening of the world-renowned Moulin Rouge
- The plot involves a protagonist juggling the love of two different women
Watch it if you enjoy exhilarating tales of nineteenth-century Parisian nightlife and music.
The film is an exhilarating comedy, drama, romance, and music piece with a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
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Cast
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Who stars in French Cancan?
The film stars Jean Gabin, Françoise Arnoulová, María Félixová, Anna Amendolaová, and Jean-Roger Caussimon.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the plot of the film?
It is an exhilarating tale about the opening of the Moulin Rouge and the rise of the cancan dance.
When was the film released in the US?
The film was released in the United States on April 16, 1956.
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