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French Cancan

1955 · 102 min · Director: Jean Renoir

French Cancan (1955) is a comedy drama, directed by Jean Renoir. It stars Jean Gabin and Françoise Arnoul. The 102-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What French Cancan Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch French Cancan?

French Cancan is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, TCM. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is French Cancan?

French Cancan runs for 102 minutes (1h 42m).

When did French Cancan come out?

French Cancan was released in 1955.

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.

What is French Cancan's rating?

French Cancan holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.

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