Synopsis

Moulin Rouge is the story of 19th century French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, portrayed by José Ferrer. The film records his frustration over his physical handicap (the growth in his legs was stunted by a childhood accident), his efforts to "lose" himself in Paris' bawdy Montmartre district, and his career as a painter, which brought him money only when he turned out advertising posters--but what posters! Toulouse-Lautrec's drinking and debauchery lead to his early death, which in the hands of director John Huston is staged (brilliantly) in the manner of a musical comedy finale. This is the film in which Zsa Zsa Gabor actually acts, in the role of demimonde entertainer Jane Avril. As a bonus, the film's musical score (by Georges Auric) managed to hit the Top Ten charts in the U.S. When this immensely successful film was released to television in the late '50s, Moulin Rouge proved to be one of the strongest-ever incentives to purchase a color TV set.

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Movie News

"Moulin Rouge" Producers Sued for Song
The producers and distributors for the film Moulin Rouge were sued today by the business that owns the right to the song "Come What May."
News Roundup: Producers Guild fetes "Moulin Rouge"
News Roundup for March 4: Producers Guild of America give their best picture award to Moulin Rouge. Alicia Keys will open the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans Roger Moore will play a gay man in Boat Trip with Cuba Gooding Jr. Miramax is remaking Akira Kurasawa's Seven Samurai Muhammad Ali Stevie Wonder Kelsy Grammar
"Moulin Rouge" wins top honors at Producer's Guild Awards
Moulin Rouge has been named picture of the year by the Producers Guild of America
Luhrmann to bring "Moulin Rouge" to Broadway
Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann plans to open a production of La Boheme on Broadway on Dec 8 and is also working on New York stage versions of Moulin Rouge and his film Strictly Ballroom
"Moulin Rouge" passes $100 million mark overseas
Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge has passed the $100-million mark in overseas ticket sales.

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