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Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge

Wild, wicked, wonderful Paris...all her loves, ladies and lusty legends!

19526.71h 59m

Overview

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.

Directed by John Huston
Written by Anthony Veiller, Pierre La Mure, John Huston
Produced by John Huston
Box OfficeBudget: $1.5M0

Top Cast

José Ferrer

José Ferrer

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Jane Avril

C

Colette Marchand

Marie Charlet

Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Flon

Myriamme Hayam

Claude Nollier

Claude Nollier

Countess de Toulouse-Lautrec

Katherine Kath

Katherine Kath

Louise Weber

Muriel Smith

Muriel Smith

Aicha

Mary Clare

Mary Clare

Madame Loubet

Walter Crisham

Walter Crisham

Valentin le Desossé

Harold Kasket

Harold Kasket

Charles Zidler

Themes & Keywords

prostitutedancerparis, francecabaretartistpainterbiographyhistorical fictiondisabledbohemiancancan dancemontmartre, pariscabaret dancer19th centurymoulin rouge

About Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge is a drama film released in 1952 exploring themes of prostitute, dancer, paris, france, cabaret, artist, painter. Directed by John Huston, it stars José Ferrer, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Colette Marchand. 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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