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| Director: John Huston
Actors: Jose Ferrer, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Suzanne Flon, Claude Nollier, Katherine Kath
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
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Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 8980
Format: Color, Ntsc
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 119 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6301972139
UPC: 027616173430
EAN: 9786301972130
ASIN: 6301972139
Theatrical Release Date: December 23, 1952
Release Date: September 1, 1998
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Showing reviews 6-10 of 38
 Not every film was shot in widescreen November 3, 2004
David Horiuchi (Seattle, WA USA)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
According to IMDb, "Moulin Rouge" was shot in 1.37, not widescreen. Therefore you're not losing that much to view this in 1.33 (full screen) format.
Incredible film! October 27, 2000
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
Extremely moving film, the kind hollywood rarely makes anymore. If you like smart but very accessible, emotionally engaging tear-jerkers, this will beocme one of your all time favorites, guaranteed. It's about falling in love and losing the one you love. It's also about a man who was maimed and misunderstood in every way all his life, but in the end he succeeded.
A Touching Masterpiece February 17, 2002
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
The 1952 version of Moulin Rouge is truly a masterpiece. It captures the struggles and the life of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec beautifully. I found the movie profoundly touching as it displayed the pain felt by Henri as he searched for love and friendship, but could not find any that did not prey on his money. It also showed how he made his famous lithographs and paintings. I encourage everyone to see this movie... and to view the art of Toulouse-Lautrec as well!!!
Why not on DVD August 9, 2002
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
When you compare this film with the current remake you must wonder why the remake. It will be a real loss to the community of those who collect great films if this is not made available on DVD. What must one do to encourage the DVD effort?
The Real Lautrec & Moulin Rouge! April 19, 2006
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is one of the most interesting biographies I've ever seen on film.
Until I acquired the DVD, I never fully realized how beautiful this film looked, either. I was stunned to see how spectacular the colors were and how much it helped capture the flavor of the dance hall and the cobblestone streets of France 100 years ago.....and, of course, Tolouse-Lautrec's great artwork. This movie is a feast for the eyes.
The DVD also offers an opportunity to do something I suggest other fans of this movie try: use the English subtitles. This way, you don't have to strain to understand the French accents, notably Colette Marchand's, and it makes this intriguing story even better.
Story-wise, it's a bit of a soap opera but one I still found fascinating, thanks mainly to Lautrec's dialog. He had some really interesting things to say, mostly in a cynical way. That cynicism, unfortunately, caught up with him in the end. Jose Ferrer captured this tortured soul about as well as any actor could expect to do. I'm sorry he didn't win an Academy Award for this performance.
Viewers who only saw the more recent "Moulin Rouge!" missed the real story. That movie was a farce; this is the real thing.
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