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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1993-09-29
Languagefr
Runtime2h 40m
Production

Renn Productions, France 2 Cinéma, DD Productions

6.7(349)
•1993•2h 40m

Germinal

"Who needs God and Heaven? We can change this lousy world."

DramaRomance

Overview

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.

Director
Claude Berri
Writing & Screenplay
Arlette LangmannClaude Berri
Cinematography
Yves Angelo

Principal Cast

38 credited
Miou-Miou
Miou-Miou'La Maheude'
Renaud
RenaudÉtienne Lantier
Jean Carmet
Jean CarmetVincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
Judith Henry
Judith HenryCatherine Maheu
Jean-Roger Milo
Jean-Roger MiloAntoine Chaval
Gérard Depardieu
Gérard DepardieuToussaint Maheu
Laurent Terzieff
Laurent TerzieffSouvarine
Bernard Fresson
Bernard FressonVictor Deneulin
Jean-Pierre Bisson
Jean-Pierre BissonRasseneur
Jacques Dacqmine
Jacques DacqminePhilippe Hennebeau

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