Rene the Cane(1977)
René la canne
Rene the Cane 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.
Rene the Cane (1977) is a crime, drama and comedy film directed by Francis Girod, released on February 16, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Gérard Depardieu, Sylvia Kristel, Michel Piccoli and Riccardo Garrone. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Francis Girod
- Writers:
- Francis Girod, Roger Borniche, Jacques Rouffio
- Producers:
- Jacques-Eric Strauss
- Cinematographer:
- Aldo Tonti
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Président Films, Rizzoli Film
- Status:
- Released
Rene the Cane Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gérard Depardieu
as René Bornier
Sylvia Kristel
as Krista
Michel Piccoli
as Ispettore Marchand
Riccardo Garrone
as Karl
Jacques Jouanneau
as Fourgue
Jean Rigaux
as Vieuchêne
Orchidea De Santis
as Kim
Venantino Venantini
as Carlo
Valérie Mairesse
as Martine
Stefano Patrizi
as Gino
Jean Carmet
as L'indicateur
Suzanne Berthois
Key crew
Directed by Francis Girod, written by Francis Girod, Roger Borniche and Jacques Rouffio, produced by Jacques-Eric Strauss.
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Rene the Cane Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Rene the Cane – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rene the Cane online?
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Rene the Cane (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Rene the Cane?
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The main cast of Rene the Cane (1977) includes Gérard Depardieu, Sylvia Kristel, Michel Piccoli, Riccardo Garrone and Jacques Jouanneau. The film was directed by Francis Girod. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rene the Cane released?
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Rene the Cane was released on February 16, 1977 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Rene the Cane worth watching?
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Rene the Cane (1977) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.