Rene the Cane (1977)
"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.
Director: Francis Girod
Genre: Crime, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: February 16, 1977
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: Ennio Morricone, Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Aldo Tonti
Editing: Eva Zora
Production: Président Films, Rizzoli Film
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Francis Girod
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Rene the Cane stars Gérard Depardieu, Sylvia Kristel, Michel Piccoli, Riccardo Garrone, Jacques Jouanneau, Jean Rigaux.
- How long is Rene the Cane?
- Rene the Cane has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Rene the Cane?
- Rene the Cane is a Crime, Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Rene the Cane produced?
- Rene the Cane was produced in France.