description Can-Can Overview
Can-Can is a 1960 musical film directed by Walter Lang and produced by Jack Cummings and Saul Chaplin. The screenplay adapted the musical play by Abe Burrows, featuring music and lyrics by Cole Porter with some song replacements. Shot in Todd-AO, the film’s initial performance was commercially unsuccessful despite its art direction and dance staging.
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info Can-Can Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1960 |
help Can-Can FAQ
Is Can-Can based on a stage musical?
Yes, the 1960 film adapts the musical play by Abe Burrows. Cole Porter wrote the music and lyrics, with some song replacements made for the film version.
Who stars in Can-Can?
The cast includes Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra, Louis Jourdan and Maurice Chevalier. Walter Lang directed the 1960 musical, which puts those performers at the center of its Paris story.
What does Todd-AO mean in Can-Can?
Can-Can was shot in Todd-AO, a widescreen film process designed for a large, detailed theatrical image. That format suits the movie's musical numbers and dance staging.
Who produced the 1960 film Can-Can?
Jack Cummings and Saul Chaplin produced the 1960 film. Walter Lang directed it, while Cole Porter supplied the core songs and musical identity.
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