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French Cancan

A theater producer discovers a humble washerwoman and turns her into a star at the Moulin Rouge, bringing back the city's most legendary dance.

In 1890s Montmartre, Henri Danglard, the owner of a struggling cafe, becomes enamored with the idea of reviving the cancan dance and meets Nini, a talented laundress with a natural flair for dance. As he seeks to make her the star of his new show, a complex web of jealousies ensues.

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Info about French Cancan

Studio(s): Jolly Film, Franco London Films

Originally Released: United States, Apr 16, 1956

Production Countries: France, Italy

Box Office Gross: $1,545,749.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance

French Cancan: Where to Watch Online?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "French Cancan" by streaming it on the following platforms: The Criterion Channel, Kanopy.