Can-Can

1960 · 142 MIN · IMDB 6.3 · 2,614 VOTES · DIR. Walter Lang

Can-Can poster

Overview

Parisian nightclub owner Simone Pistache is known for her performances of the can-can, which attracts the ire of the self-righteous Judge Philipe Forrestier. He hatches a plot to photograph her in the act but ends up falling for her — much to the chagrin of her boyfriend, lawyer François Durnais.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,532 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:05:31 # I love Paris in the springtime
00:11:21 Yes, I will.
00:16:50 Well then, since the complaint is in order, we will proceed with the trial.
00:20:39 When I think of the things you're missing - the wonderful...
00:24:57 You must be very rich, no?
00:33:23 Pardon me, monsieur. I must speak to you immediately.
00:37:48 I don't care. I think it's a stupid law.
00:43:00 Well, I...
00:47:31 Look, I may not go dancing up and down the Champs-Elysees
00:50:49 Francois! These are magistrates' chambers. You're acting in contempt.
00:54:44 And I'm sorry I lies about last night.
01:00:04 Why, even in France the best upper sets do it.
01:04:05 Will you have dinner with me tonight?
01:08:53 I'm just... a dance-hall girl.
01:13:14 Sincere! I'm surprised that word doesn't turn to stone in your mouth.
01:18:37 # They're not her lips
01:26:52 How can I compete with a man who's willing to get married?
01:30:48 I will be right back.
01:35:47 Whee!
01:41:26 # As Madame du Barry once said to her boyfriend, ''Fare thee well''
01:45:24 They say if I can handle it, they will let me give the ball this year.
01:58:21 Yes, sweetheart, you would.
02:02:26 I call Monsieur Barriere to the stand.
02:06:38 I always tell the truth, Your Honour.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,532
Dialogue density10.8 lines / min
First line00:05:31
Final line02:06:38

Production Record

DirectorWalter Lang
LanguageEnglish
Budget$6,000,000
IMDb votes2,614