Rene the Cane
René la canne
Synopsis
"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.
Top Cast
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Gérard Depardieu
René Bornier
Sylvia Kristel
Krista
Michel Piccoli
Ispettore Marchand
Riccardo Garrone
Karl
Jacques Jouanneau
Fourgue
Jean Rigaux
Vieuchêne
Orchidea De Santis
Kim
Venantino Venantini
Carlo
Valérie Mairesse
Martine
Stefano Patrizi
Gino
Jean Carmet
L'indicateur
Suzanne Berthois
Évelyne Bouix
Daniel Breton
Philippe Brizard
Le chef de la police marseillaise
Emmanuelle Brunschwig
Catherine Castel
Marie-Pierre Castel
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Girod
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Girod, Jacques Rouffio, Roger Borniche, Vincenzo Labella
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- René la canne
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Président Films, Rizzoli Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Girod
Francis Girod, Jacques Rouffio, Roger Borniche, Vincenzo Labella
Ennio Morricone
Aldo Tonti
Eva Zora
Jacques-Eric Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Francis Girod
Director
Francis Girod
Writer
Jacques Rouffio
Writer
Jacques-Eric Strauss
Producer
Jean-Jacques Caziot
Production Design
Eva Zora
Editor
Jacques Fonteray
Costume Design
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Vincenzo Labella
Writer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rene the Cane.
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Italian Film Music
Films with Italian composer-related scores and music. As of now I've added Ennio Morricone, Alessandro Alessandroni, and Stelvio Cipriani up through the 1970s. Next up: Bruno Nicolai.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rene the Cane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rene the Cane 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 Piccoli), through the 1940s.
Who directed Rene the Cane?
Rene the Cane was directed by Francis Girod.
Who stars in Rene the Cane?
The principal cast of Rene the Cane includes Gérard Depardieu, Sylvia Kristel, Michel Piccoli, Riccardo Garrone, Jacques Jouanneau.
When was Rene the Cane released and how long is it?
Rene the Cane was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Rene the Cane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rene the Cane was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is Rene the Cane based on a book or true story?
Rene the Cane is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roger Borniche".