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Synopsis
Moulin Rouge is the story of 19th century French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, portrayed by José Ferrer. The film records his frustration over his physical handicap (the growth in his legs was stunted by a childhood accident), his efforts to "lose" himself in Paris' bawdy Montmartre district, and his career as a painter, which brought him money only when he turned out advertising posters--but what posters! Toulouse-Lautrec's drinking and debauchery lead to his early death, which in the hands of director John Huston is staged (brilliantly) in the manner of a musical comedy finale. This is the film in which Zsa Zsa Gabor actually acts, in the role of demimonde entertainer Jane Avril. As a bonus, the film's musical score (by Georges Auric) managed to hit the Top Ten charts in the U.S. When this immensely successful film was released to television in the late '50s, Moulin Rouge proved to be one of the strongest-ever incentives to purchase a color TV set. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Michael Balfour Dodo
Jill Bennett Sarah
Mary Clare Mme. Loubet
Francis de Wolff Victor, Bartender
Suzanne Flon Myriamme Hayen
Zsa Zsa Gabor Jane Avril
Jim Gérald Pere Cotelle
Rupert John Chocolate
Katherine Kath La Goulue
Georges Lannes Aicha's Patov
Christopher Lee Georges Scurat
Colette Marchand Marie Charlet
Lee Montague Zidler
Claude Nollier Countess de Toulouse-Lautrec
Jean Ozenne Felix
George Pastell Man at 1st Bar
Eric Pohlmann Bar Owner
Muriel Smith Aicha
Maureen Swanson Denise
Walter Crisham Valentin Dessosse
José Ferrer Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Tutte Lemkow Aicha's Partner
Jean Claudio Drunken Reveller
Fernand Fabre General

Production Crew

Paul Sheriff Art Director
Kevin McClory Assistant to the Director
Pierre LaMure Book Author
Freddie Francis Camera Operator
Oswald Morris Cinematographer
Georges Auric Composer (Music Score)
Julia Squire Costume Designer
Marcel Vertes Costume Designer
Schiaparelli Costume Designer
John Huston Director
Ralph Kemplen Editor
Jack Clayton Producer
John Huston Producer
Leigh Aman Production Manager
Anthony Veiller Screenwriter
John Huston Screenwriter
Year: 1952
Runtime: 119
Country: UK
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
Franco London Films
Romulus Films
United Artists

Awards
1952 - Best Picture - Academy
1952 - Best Picture - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
1953 - Best British Film - British Academy Awards
1953 - Best Film - New York Film Critics Circle
1953 - Best Foreign Film - National Board of Review
1953 - Silver Lion - Venice International Film Festival
1953 - Best British Film - British Academy Awards
1953 - Best British Film - British Academy of Film and Television
1953 - Silver Lion - Venice International Film Festival