Who is François Durnais in Can-Can?

Frank Sinatra plays François Durnais in the film.

What is Can-Can about?

Parisian nightclub owner Simone Pistache (Shirley MacLaine) is known for her performances of the can-can, a provocative dance recently outlawed for being immoral. Though her dancing delights patrons to no end, it also attracts the ire of the self-righteous Judge Philippe Forrestier (Louis Jourdan), who aims to punish her. The judge hatches a plot to photograph Simone in the act and ends up falling for her -- much to the chagrin of her boyfriend, handsome lawyer François Durnais (Frank Sinatra).

Can-Can

Name: Can-Can
Genre: Music/Performing Arts
Released: 1960-03-09
Duration: 131
Rating: 47

NR 2 hr 11 min

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How long is Can-Can?: Can-Can is 2 hr 11 min long.

Who directed Can-Can?: Walter Lang

Who is François Durnais in Can-Can?: Frank Sinatra plays François Durnais in the film.

What is Can-Can about?: Parisian nightclub owner Simone Pistache (Shirley MacLaine) is known for her performances of the can-can, a provocative dance recently outlawed for being immoral. Though her dancing delights patrons to no end, it also attracts the ire of the self-righteous Judge Philippe Forrestier (Louis Jourdan), who aims to punish her. The judge hatches a plot to photograph Simone in the act and ends up falling for her -- much to the chagrin of her boyfriend, handsome lawyer François Durnais (Frank Sinatra).