In 1890 Paris, Moulin Rouge is a nightclub where crippled artist Toulouse-Lautrec feels like he fits in. In the following years, he meets two women who provide an opportunity for him to find true love.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Huston

WriterAnthony Veiller, John Huston

CinematographerOswald Morris

ComposerGeorges Auric

EditorRalph Kemplen

ProducerJohn Huston

Cast

José Ferreras Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Zsa Zsa Gaboras Jane Avril

Colette Marchandas Marie Charlet

Suzanne Flonas Myriamme Hayam

Claude Nollieras Countess de Toulouse-Lautrec

Katherine Kathas Louise Weber

Muriel Smithas Aicha

Mary Clareas Madame Loubet

Walter Crishamas Valentin le Desossé

Harold Kasketas Charles Zidler

Jim Géraldas Le Père Cotelle

Georges Lannesas Balthazar Patou

Lee Montagueas Maurice Joyant

Maureen Swansonas Denise de Frontiac

Tutte Lemkowas Aicha's Partner

Jill Bennettas Sarah

Theodore Bikelas King Milo IV of Serbia

Peter Cushingas Marcel de la Voisier

Charles Carsonas Count Moïse de Camondo

Walter Crossas Babare

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Wise Blood1979

Both directed by John Huston

Or

Under the Volcano1984Both directed by John Huston
Let There Be Light1946Both directed by John Huston

Moulin Rouge (1952) | Criteria