L'Assommoir - 1909

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.

36min
1909
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.1/10

About L'Assommoir

L'Assommoir 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.

Runtime: 36min

Extra details

Original Title: L'Assommoir
Original Language: French
Directed By: Albert Capellani
Production Companies
Société cinématographique des auteurs et gens de lettres (SCAGL)Pathé Frères