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