Germinal
Originally released in 1963. Germinal is a drama film. directed by Yves Allégret.
Starring Jean Sorel, Berthe Granval, and Claude Brasseur
Synopsis
Dismissed from the railroads in 1863 for his union activities, Etienne Lantier found a job at the Voreux coal mine. But work was hard, wages were low and safety left much to be desired. Lantier tried to organize the miners into a union. When mine manager Hennebeau refused to negotiate, the workers launched a general strike, which ended with the intervention of the troops.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Hungary
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Director
Top Cast
Jean Sorel
as Étienne Lantier
Berthe Granval
as Catherine Maheu
Claude Brasseur
as Martin Chaval
Philippe Lemaire
as Henri Negrel
Claude Cerval
as Victor Maigrat
Bernard Blier
as Hennebeau
Jacqueline Porel
as Madame Maigrat
Zoltán Makláry
as Bonnemort
Simone Valère
as Madame Hennebeau
Sándor Pécsi
as Maheu
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Paris Elysées Films
- Hunnia Filmstúdió
- Cocinor
- Films Metzger et Woog
- Hungarofilm
- Laetitia Film
- Les Films Marceau
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Germinal about?
Dismissed from the railroads in 1863 for his union activities, Etienne Lantier found a job at the Voreux coal mine. But work was hard, wages were low and safety left much to be desired. Lantier tri...
Who directed Germinal?
Germinal was directed by Yves Allégret.
How long is Germinal?
Germinal has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Germinal released?
Germinal was released on September 16, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Germinal?
The main cast of Germinal includes Jean Sorel, Berthe Granval, Claude Brasseur, Philippe Lemaire, Claude Cerval.