French Cancan
Originally released in 1955. French Cancan is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jean Renoir.
Starring Jean Gabin, Françoise Arnoul, and María Félix
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (100 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Jolly Film
- Franco London Films
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 c...
Who directed French Cancan?
French Cancan was directed by Jean Renoir.
How long is French Cancan?
French Cancan has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was French Cancan released?
French Cancan was released on April 9, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in French Cancan?
The main cast of French Cancan includes Jean Gabin, Françoise Arnoul, María Félix, Anna Amendola, Jean-Roger Caussimon.