L'Assommoir

Release Date: 1908-12-21

Runtime: 36

Languages: No Language

Rating: 5.6

Votes: 8

Genres: Drama

Director: Albert Capellani

Description: 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...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Société cinématographique des auteurs et gens de lettres (SCAGL)

Pathé Frères