Can-Can (1960) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1960 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1960, Can-Can is a comédie, drame, romance and musique film directed by Walter Lang, running about 131 minutes. “The Entertainment Event of the Year!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. À Paris en 1896, Simone Pistache, directrice et meneuse de revues du cabaret Bal du Paradis à Montmartre, brave la censure en présentant le cancan, une danse qu’une ligue de dames vertueuses a déclarée « obscène et lascive » (sic), bien que ces dames ne l’aient jamais vue. François Durnais, avocat et amant de Simone, est censé avoir négocié un accord avec la police, mais celle-ci fait irruption à chaque tentative de représentation. Lors du procès, le président du tribunal, Paul Barrière (un ami de François), apprend que c’est l’un des juges de sa cour qui a validé la plainte : le jeune Philippe Forrestier. Un soir, lorsque ce dernier se rend incognito au Bal du Paradis pour constater le délit, il fait la connaissance de Simone et en tombe amoureux…

Who’s in it. Can-Can stars Frank Sinatra as François Durnais, Shirley MacLaine as Simone Pistache, Maurice Chevalier as Paul Barriere and Louis Jourdan as Philipe Forrestier, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Can-Can has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Can-Can page.

If you liked it. Fans of Can-Can tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Can-Can (1960)?
In États-Unis, Can-Can is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Can-Can worth watching?
Can-Can holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie, drame, romance and musique. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Can-Can?
Can-Can stars Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan and Juliet Prowse.
When was Can-Can released?
Can-Can was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.