Germinal
Germinal
Release: 1993-09-29·Runtime: 160m·★ 6.7
DramaRomance
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.
Production Countries
BelgiumFranceItaly
Production Companies
Renn Productions
France 2 Cinéma
DD Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Cécile Boisas Cécile Grégoire
Georges Staquetas Levaque
Corinne Masieroas Dancer in a pink dress (uncredited)
Miou-Miouas 'La Maheude'
Thierry Levaretas Zacharie Maheu
André Chaumeauas Company Cashier
Judith Henryas Catherine Maheu
Fred Personneas Pluchart
Anne-Marie Pisanias 'La Mouquette'
Yvette Petitas 'La veuve Désir'
Anny Dupereyas Mrs. Hennebeau
Yolande Moreauas 'La Levaque'
Jean Carmetas Vincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
Jean-Roger Miloas Antoine Chaval
Jean-Pierre Bissonas Rasseneur
Frédéric van den Driesscheas Paul Négrel
Laurent Terzieffas Souvarine
Renaudas Étienne Lantier
Gérard Croceas Maigrat
Annick Alaneas Mrs. Grégoire
Fred Ulysseas Dansaert
Solenn Jarniouas Mrs. Rasseneur
Frédérique Ruchaudas Honorine
Jenny Clèveas Rose
Gérard Depardieuas Toussaint Maheu
Bernard Fressonas Victor Deneulin
Bruno Tuchszeras Captain of the Guards
Claude Berrias Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Jacques Dacqmineas Philippe HennebeauCrew
" />Moidele BickelCostume Design
" />Sylvie GautreletCostume Design" />Claude BerriScreenplay, Director, Producer
" />Christian MartiProduction Design
" />Caroline de VivaiseCostume Design
" />Yves AngeloDirector of Photography
" />Frédéric AuburtinFirst Assistant Director
" />Émile ZolaNovel
" />Gérard MoulévrierCasting
" />Pierre GametSound Engineer
" />Derek MeddingsSpecial Effects Coordinator
" />Olivier RadotArt Direction
" />Hervé de LuzeEditor