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Also known as René la Canne, Rene la Canne

1977 film by Francis Girod

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4.5

"René la Canne" was the second collaboration between Francis Girod and Ennio Morricone, coming after "Le Trio Infernal" (1974) and before "La Banquière" (1980). His film is an adaptation of a story by Roger Borniche about the gangster René Girier and relates the fantastic adventures of a flamboyant mobster (René/Gérard Depardieu) and a maverick police inspector (Fernand la Sournoise/Michel Piccoli), through the 1940s.

Released: 1977-02-1697 minDir: Francis GirodCrime, Drama, Comedy

Cast

  • Gérard Depardieu as René Bornier
  • Sylvia Kristel as Krista
  • Michel Piccoli as Ispettore Marchand
  • Riccardo Garrone as Karl
  • Jacques Jouanneau as Fourgue
  • Jean Rigaux as Vieuchêne

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Ratings

IMDb

4.5/10

187 votes

Year
1977
Runtime
97 min
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama

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Instance of
film
Country of origin
Italy
Original language
French
Screenwriter
Jacques Rouffio
Cinematographer
Aldo Tonti
Duration
90
FilmAffinity ID
285995
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publication date
1990-11-24
title
René la Canne
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