CRIME . 1977 . 1h 37m . 4.1/10

Rene the Cane_

"René la Canne" was the second collaboration between Francis Girod and Ennio Morricone, coming after "Le Trio Infernal" (1974) and before "La Banquière" (1980). His film is an adaptation of a story by Roger Borniche about the gangster René Girier and relates the fantastic adventures of a flamboyant mobster (René/Gérard Depardieu) and a maverick police inspector (Fernand la Sournoise/Michel Piccoli), through the 1940s.

Starring Gérard Depardieu, Sylvia Kristel, Michel Piccoli
4.1/10
Rating
1h 37m
Runtime
1977
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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"René la Canne" was the second collaboration between Francis Girod and Ennio Morricone, coming after "Le Trio Infernal" (1974) and before "La Banquière" (1980). His film is an adaptation of a story by Roger Borniche about the gangster René Girier and relates the fantastic adventures of a flamboyant mobster (René/Gérard Depardieu) and a maverick police inspector (Fernand la Sournoise/Michel Piccoli), through the 1940s.

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Cast
Gérard Depardieu stars as René Bornier in Rene the Cane.
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Year context
Rene the Cane was released 49 years ago in 1977.
Overview
"René la Canne" was the second collaboration between Francis Girod and Ennio Morricone, coming after "Le Trio Infernal" (1974) and before "La Banquière" (198...
Rene the Cane is a Crime, Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 37m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
Rating
4.1/10 (7 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Rene the Cane about?
"René la Canne" was the second collaboration between Francis Girod and Ennio Morricone, coming after "Le Trio Infernal" (1974) and before "La Banquière" (1980). His film is an adaptation of a story by Roger Borniche about the gangster René Girier and relates the fantastic adventures of a flamboyant mobster (René/Gérard Depardieu) and a maverick police inspector (Fernand la Sournoise/Michel Piccoli), through the 1940s.
How long is Rene the Cane?
Rene the Cane has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Rene the Cane?
The cast of Rene the Cane includes Gérard Depardieu, Sylvia Kristel, Michel Piccoli, Riccardo Garrone, Jacques Jouanneau.
What is the rating of Rene the Cane?
Rene the Cane has a rating of 4.1 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

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Crime Drama Comedy
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