L'Assommoir
5.9
9 votes
1908
36m
Drama
Overview
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 French folk into degradation and tragedy due to carelessness, jealousy, and alcohol abuse. At the time of its release, L'Assommoir was hugely successful.
Directed by Albert Capellani
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
December 21, 1908
Budget
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Revenue
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Language
No Language
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