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Germinal
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Germinal

1913-10-03 · 150 min · ★ 5.7

Drama

Based on Emile Zola's novel, an uncompromisingly harsh and realistic story of a coalminers' strike in northern France in the 1860s.

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Directors
Albert Capellani
Production companies
Pathé Frères
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Henry KraussHenry KraussEtienne Lautier
Jean JacquinetJean JacquinetChaval
Paul EscoffierPaul EscoffierNégrel, the Engineer
DharsayDharsaySouvarine
SylvieSylvieCatherine
MévistoMévistoMaheu
Léon BernardLéon Bernard
Albert BrasAlbert BrasHennebeau
Paul CapellaniPaul Capellani
Jeanne CheirelJeanne Cheirella Maheude
Marc GérardMarc GérardBonnemort
Cécile GuyonCécile GuyonCécile Hennebeau

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