

Germinal
1993-09-29 · 160 min · ★ 6.7
It's mid 19th century, north of France. The story of a coal miner's town. They are exploited by the mine's owner. One day the decide to go on strike, and then the authorities repress them.
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- Directors
- Claude Berri
- Production companies
- Renn Productions, France 2 Cinéma, DD Productions
- Countries
- Belgium, France, Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Miou-Miou'La Maheude'
RenaudÉtienne Lantier
Jean CarmetVincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
Judith HenryCatherine Maheu
Jean-Roger MiloAntoine Chaval
Gérard DepardieuToussaint Maheu
Laurent TerzieffSouvarine
Bernard FressonVictor Deneulin
Jean-Pierre BissonRasseneur
Jacques DacqminePhilippe Hennebeau
Anny DupereyMrs. Hennebeau
Gérard CroceMaigrat
Frédéric van den DriesschePaul Négrel
Annick AlaneMrs. Grégoire
Thierry LevaretZacharie Maheu
Fred PersonnePluchart
Cécile BoisCécile Grégoire
Yolande Moreau'La Levaque'Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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