L'Assommoir

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1908 · 36 min · Drama · TMDB 5.9/10

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.

Directed by Albert Capellani

Cast

• Alexandre Arquillière — Coupeau
• Jacques Grétillat — Lantier
• Jacques Varennes
• Gabrielle Réjane
• Eugénie Nau — Gervaise