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Germinal

7.4/ 10IMDb6.46
19631h 50m

Overview

Dismissed from the railroads in 1863 for his union activities, Etienne Lantier found a job at the Voreux coal mine. But work was hard, wages were low and safety left much to be desired. Lantier tried to organize the miners into a union. When mine manager Hennebeau refused to negotiate, the workers launched a general strike, which ended with the intervention of the troops.

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Crew

Writers
Charles Spaak, Émile Zola
Producer
Eugène Tucherer
Production
Paris Elysées Films, Hunnia Filmstúdió, Cocinor, Films Metzger et Woog, Hungarofilm

Frequently asked questions

What is Germinal rated?

Germinal has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 6 votes.

Who directed Germinal?

Germinal was directed by Yves Allégret.

When was Germinal released?

Germinal was released in 1963.