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Germinal

Play trailer Poster for Germinal R,  1994,  2h 38m,  History/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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An ex-mechanic (Renaud) finds work in an 1870s French mine, then fuels a strike for better working conditions.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
3/4
For me, Germinal provided visual and dramatic images for 19th century history events that I only understood in an abstract way. Go to Full Review
Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine Oct 23, 2019
As the 158-minute saga wears on, it is like spending too long in a reconstructed pioneer village. The film's didactic agenda undercuts the drama. Go to Full Review
Malcolm L. Johnson Hartford Courant May 22, 2018
Though never boring, this tale of miners' lives is too frequently beset by cave-ins and clinkers. Go to Full Review
Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Jul 8, 2005
3/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 29, 2005
3/5
Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette Jan 14, 2005
4/5
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Cast & Crew

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Claude Berri

Director

Renaud

Étienne Lantier

Gérard Depardieu

Toussaint Maheu

Miou-Miou

Maheude

Jean Carmet

Vincent Maheu dit Bonnemort

Judith Henry

Catherine Maheu

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Germinal

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Movie Info

Synopsis An ex-mechanic (Renaud) finds work in an 1870s French mine, then fuels a strike for better working conditions.
Director
Claude Berri
Creator
Emile Zola
Producer
Pierre Grunstein, Bodo Scriba
Screenwriter
Claude Berri, Arlette Langmann
Production Co
DD Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Renn Productions
Rating
R
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 29, 1994, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 20, 2012
Runtime
2h 38m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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