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French Cancan
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French Cancan (1955)7.9 /10

Not Rated (US) · France, Italy · French · 102 min · Apr 16, 1956 · More  
Directed by:  Jean Renoir

Storyline:  Henri Danglard, owner of the failing café 'Le Paravent Chinois' and lover of dancer Lola, visits Montmartre circa 1890, where the cancan still thrives. Inspired, he plans to revive the dance in a new popular venue, spotting Nini, a laundress with natural talent. However, jealousy and complications soon arise, threatening his ambitions.

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