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Moulin Rouge! (2001) -- A poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets in this stylish musical, with music drawn from familiar 20th century sources.
Moulin Rouge! (2001) -- The Duke catches Christian on top of Satine and she quickly thinks up a lie.
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Moulin Rouge! (2001) -- Christian fights with Satin on stage.
Moulin Rouge! (2001) -- A story is told through a dance.

Overview

User Rating:
7.7/10   96,209 votes
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Director:
Baz Luhrmann
Writers (WGA):
Baz Luhrmann (written by) &
Craig Pearce (written by)
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Release Date:
1 June 2001 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Musical | Romance more
Tagline:
No Laws. No Limits. One Rule. Never Fall In Love. more
Plot:
A poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets in this stylish musical, with music drawn from familiar 20th century sources. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 66 wins & 82 nominations more
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User Comments:
Spectacular! Spectacular! A unique masterpiece to be seen again and again! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Nicole Kidman ... Satine

Ewan McGregor ... Christian

John Leguizamo ... Toulouse-Lautrec

Jim Broadbent ... Harold Zidler

Richard Roxburgh ... The Duke
Garry McDonald ... The Doctor

Jacek Koman ... The Unconscious Argentinean
Matthew Whittet ... Satie
Kerry Walker ... Marie
Caroline O'Connor ... Nini Legs In The Air
Christine Anu ... Arabia
Natalie Jackson Mendoza ... China Doll (as Natalie Mendoza)
Lara Mulcahy ... Môme Fromage

David Wenham ... Audrey

Kylie Minogue ... The Green Fairy
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Moulin Rouge (USA) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sexual content.
Runtime:
127 min
Country:
Australia | USA
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Company:
Bazmark Films more

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Trivia:
Chosen as the opening film at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: During "Roxanne", a camera, and a crew member wearing modern shorts, are clearly in shot on the right-hand side of the screen. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Toulouse-Lautrec: [singing] There was a boy, a very strange enchanted boy...
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Za'er (2004) more
Soundtrack:
CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION more

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74 out of 120 people found the following comment useful:-
Spectacular! Spectacular! A unique masterpiece to be seen again and again!, 29 June 2001
10/10
Author: skyler58 from Boston, MA

I have now seen Moulin Rouge more times than I should say and I have noticed something new and unique every time. This film is so intricate (and beautiful) that you cannot possibly absorb it all in one viewing. Luhrman (along with his Bazmark production team) really is a visionary and his films push the limits in such amazing ways. The music, the sets, the choreography - all of it is awe-inspiring. Ewan McGregor proves his versatility as an actor yet again by bringing such a heartfelt innocence to Christian - and the man can sing! Nicole Kidman went from being just another actress to me to one of my favorites - she takes on the role of Satine so honestly and proves that she not only has a comedic side but a great voice as well. Together the two of them light up the screen. In a year of mostly mediocre films (with a few notable exceptions) Moulin Rouge is totally refreshing. It not only promotes truth, beauty, freedom, and love but is a perfect example of them as well. Luhrman himself said that it was time for a new kind of storytelling and he was right! Open your mind and enjoy one of the most original movie experiences in years. A bohemian storm is brewing!

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