Movie Description

Germinal

(1963)

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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Original TitleGerminal

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1963-09-16

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 50m

Production CompaniesParis Elysées Films,Hunnia Filmstúdió,Cocinor,Films Metzger et Woog,Hungarofilm,Laetitia Film,Les Films Marceau

Genres

  • Drama