Moulin Rouge
“Wild, wicked, wonderful Paris...all her loves, ladies and lusty legends!”
Synopsis
In 1890 Paris, Moulin Rouge is a nightclub where crippled artist Toulouse-Lautrec feels like he fits in. In the following years, he meets two women who provide an opportunity for him to find true love.
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Ernest Dickerson on MOULIN ROUGE
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-04-18
Top Cast
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José Ferrer
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Jane Avril
Colette Marchand
Marie Charlet
Suzanne Flon
Myriamme Hayam
Claude Nollier
Countess de Toulouse-Lautrec
Katherine Kath
Louise Weber
Muriel Smith
Aicha
Mary Clare
Madame Loubet
Walter Crisham
Valentin le Desossé
Harold Kasket
Charles Zidler
Jim Gérald
Le Père Cotelle
Georges Lannes
Balthazar Patou
Lee Montague
Maurice Joyant
Maureen Swanson
Denise de Frontiac
Tutte Lemkow
Aicha's Partner
Jill Bennett
Sarah
Theodore Bikel
King Milo IV of Serbia
Peter Cushing
Marcel de la Voisier
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 21, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- John Huston, Anthony Veiller
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Moulin Rouge
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Romulus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
John Huston, Anthony Veiller, Pierre La Mure, Paul Dehn, Jacques Larue
Georges Auric
Oswald Morris
Ralph Kemplen
John Huston
Department Leadership Roster
John Huston
Director
John Huston
Screenplay
John Huston
Producer
Anthony Veiller
Screenplay
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Ralph Kemplen
Editor
Schiaparelli
Costume Design
Marcel Vertès
Costume Design
Marcel Vertès
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moulin Rouge
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What is Moulin Rouge about?
In 1890 Paris, Moulin Rouge is a nightclub where crippled artist Toulouse-Lautrec feels like he fits in. In the following years, he meets two women who provide an opportunity for him to find true love.
Who directed Moulin Rouge?
Moulin Rouge was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Moulin Rouge?
The principal cast of Moulin Rouge includes José Ferrer, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Colette Marchand, Suzanne Flon, Claude Nollier.
When was Moulin Rouge released and how long is it?
Moulin Rouge was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Moulin Rouge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moulin Rouge was composed by Georges Auric.
Is Moulin Rouge based on a book or true story?
Moulin Rouge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre La Mure".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moulin Rouge?
Moulin Rouge holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).