Movie Description
L'Assommoir
(1908)Overview
Everyman Coupeau's attempts to stop drinking are routinely thwarted by the wicked and vengeful Virginie. Based on Zola's novel, Capellani's film is about the free fall of a group of working-class French folk into degradation and tragedy due to carelessness, jealousy, and alcohol abuse. At the time of its release, L'Assommoir was hugely successful.
Featured Crew
- Director : Albert Capellani
- Producer : Pierre Decourcelle
- Writer : Michel Carré,Albert Capellani
- Cast : Alexandre Arquillière,Jacques Grétillat,Jacques Varennes,Gabrielle Réjane,Eugénie Nau,Antoine,Henri Gouget,Catherine Fonteney,Mansuelle,Bazin,Lucien Callamand,Irma Perrot,Marie-Louise Roger,Harry Baur,Paul Capellani
Cast
Coupeau
Lantier
Gervaise
Virginie
Mes-Bottes
Bec-Salé
Bibi
Madame Boche
Nana
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Facts
Original TitleL'Assommoir
Status Released
Release Information
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1908-12-21
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 36m
Production CompaniesSociété cinématographique des auteurs et gens de lettres (SCAGL),Pathé Frères
Genres
- Drama
