Still from Can-Can — Can-Can (1960) — Walter LangPhotographed by William H. Daniels

Walter Lang

Can-Can

Name: Can-Can
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Released: 1960
Duration: 142 min

English / 1960 / 2h 22m

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Comedy Romance Music

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Synopsis

A Parisian nightclub owner known for her performances of the can-can attracts the ire of a self-righteous judge. He hatches a plot to photograph her in the act but ends up falling for her — much to the chagrin of her lawyer boyfriend.

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Starring Shirley MacLaine
Position 4

Credits

Crew

DirectorWalter Lang

WriterDorothy Kingsley, Charles Lederer

CinematographerWilliam H. Daniels

ComposerCole Porter, Cole Porter

Cast

Frank Sinatraas François Durnais

Shirley MacLaineas Simone Pistache

Maurice Chevalieras Paul Barriere

Louis Jourdanas Philipe Forrestier

Juliet Prowseas Claudine

Marcel Dalioas André

Leon Belascoas Arturo

Nestor Paivaas Bailiff

John A. Nerisas Jacques

Jean Del Valas Judge Merceaux

Ann Codeeas League President

Eugene Bordenas Chevrolet (uncredited)

Jonathan Kiddas Recorder (uncredited)

Peter Coeas Dupont (uncredited)

Marcel De La Brosseas Plainclothesman (uncredited)

Renee Godfreyas Dowager (uncredited)

Lily Valentyas Dowager (uncredited)

Charles Carmenas Knife Thrower (uncredited)

Carole Bryanas Gigi (uncredited)

Barbara Carteras Camille (uncredited)