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1 June 2001 (USA) moreTagline:
No Laws. No Limits. One Rule. Never Fall In Love. morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 66 wins & 82 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Spectacular! Spectacular! A unique masterpiece to be seen again and again! more (2252 total)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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Rated PG-13 for sexual content.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
127 minAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Iceland:L | Malaysia:18SX | Philippines:PG-13 | USA:PG-13 (Approved No. 37977) | New Zealand:M | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:12 | Chile:TE | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIA | Hungary:14 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:7 | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | Greece:K-13Fun Stuff
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The plot of the movie essentially derives from three operas/operettas. The plot line of a young writer with Bohemian friends who falls in love with a sick girl that eventually dies is from "La Bohème". (Baz Luhrmann directed a stage production of "La Bohème" in Sydney as well as a Broadway production in New York.) The plot line of a courtesan who learns that love can also be true and idealistic comes from "La Traviata". Finally, the plot line of the writer who travels to the "under-world" of the Moulin Rouge to find his love and tries to take her back to the "upper-world" comes from "Orpheus in the Underworld", which is an adaption of the ancient Greek "Orpheus and Eurydice" myth. "La Traviata" is based on Alexandre Dumas père' "Camille", while "La Boheme" is an adaptation of Henri Murger's "La Vie de la Boheme". moreGoofs:
Continuity: While Satine is talking to Marie about being a real actress there is a candle burning by the mirror on the close up shot, but the next shot there is no candle. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Toulouse-Lautrec: [singing] There was a boy, a very strange enchanted boy...
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GORECKI moreFAQ
How old are Christian and Satine supposed to be?What songs are in the Elephant Love Medley?
What's this I hear about Ozzy Osbourne doing the voice of the Green Fairy?
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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!