L'Assommoir (1908)

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 Fren...ch folk into degradation and tragedy due to carelessness, jealousy, and alcohol abuse. At the time of its release, L'Assommoir was hugely successful. more

Directing:
  • Albert Capellani

Writing:
  • Émile Zola
  • Michel Carré
  • Albert Capellani

Stars:
Release Date: 1908-12-21
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  • Country: FR
  • Language: No Language
  • Runtime: 36

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