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.

Cast

Alexandre Arquillière, Jacques Grétillat, Jacques Varennes, Gabrielle Réjane, Eugénie Nau, Antoine, Henri Gouget, Catherine Fonteney

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What is "L'Assommoir" about?

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.

When was "L'Assommoir" released?

L'Assommoir was released in 1908.

Who stars in "L'Assommoir"?

The cast includes Alexandre Arquillière, Jacques Grétillat, Jacques Varennes, Gabrielle Réjane.

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