# French Cancan (1955)

> A bankrupt Parisian café proprietor turns Montmartre's old cancan into a dazzling new spectacle while ambition and jealousy complicate his romantic and theatrical plans.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/29856

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music
- Director: Jean Renoir
- Cast: Jean Gabin, Françoise Arnoul, María Félix, Anna Amendola, Jean-Roger Caussimon, Dora Doll, Giani Esposito, Gaston Gabaroche
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046998/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, romantic, buoyant, classic cinema night, musical film marathon

## Synopsis

A vibrant journey into the heart of Parisian nightlife and the revival of a classic dance.

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