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L'Assommoir (1908)

Movie ★ 5.9 36 min

Drama

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.

Albert Capellani Director Michel Carré Writer Albert Capellani Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 21, 1908
Runtime
36 min
IMDb
tt0238049
Country
Language
Studio
Société cinématographique des auteurs et gens de lettres (SCAGL), Pathé Frères

Cast

Alexandre Arquillière Alexandre Arquillière Coupeau Jacques Grétillat Jacques Grétillat Lantier Jacques Varennes Jacques Varennes Gabrielle Réjane Gabrielle Réjane Eugénie Nau Eugénie Nau Gervaise Antoine Henri Gouget Henri Gouget Catherine Fonteney Catherine Fonteney Virginie Mansuelle Mes-Bottes Bazin Bec-Salé Lucien Callamand Lucien Callamand Bibi Irma Perrot Irma Perrot Madame Boche Marie-Louise Roger Nana Harry Baur Harry Baur Paul Capellani Paul Capellani

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Frequently asked questions

What is L'Assommoir about?
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.
Who directed L'Assommoir?
L'Assommoir was directed by Albert Capellani.
Who stars in L'Assommoir?
L'Assommoir stars Alexandre Arquillière, Jacques Grétillat, Jacques Varennes, Gabrielle Réjane.
When was L'Assommoir released?
L'Assommoir is a 1908 drama film.
Where can I watch L'Assommoir?
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