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Rene the Cane

19771h 37mFrancis Girod

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"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.

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What is Rene the Cane (1977) about?

"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…

Who stars in Rene the Cane?

Rene the Cane stars Gérard Depardieu (René Bornier), Sylvia Kristel (Krista), Michel Piccoli (Ispettore Marchand), Riccardo Garrone (Karl), Jacques Jouanneau (Fourgue). The film was directed by Francis Girod.

How long is Rene the Cane?

Rene the Cane has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977.

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