The Bellman
Originally released in 1945. The Bellman is a drama/crime film. directed by Christian-Jaque.
Starring Lucien Coëdel, Fernand Ledoux, and Renée Faure
Synopsis
The bell ringer at a way station in the French Alps, murders a passing horse trader with a thrown rock and relieves him of his bankroll, in order to bribe the daughter of his only friend, a head injury victim considered the village simpleton, into marrying him, despite her love for a lowly woodsman who is, in turn, being cajoled into marriage by the daughter of the wealthy innkeeper.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lucien Coëdel
as The Bellman, Jean-Baptiste
Fernand Ledoux
as Fabret, his friend
Renée Faure
as Catherine Fabret
Roger Pigaut
as Pierre
Madeleine Robinson
as Marthe
Pierre Labry
as The Innkeeper (Marthe's father)
Georges Tourreil
as The Brigadier of the Gendarmerie
Sinoël
as Marie-Thérèse, the old woman
Léonce Corne
as Inn Patron "Not From These Parts"
Marcel Pérès
as Inn Patron with Dark Black Hair and Mustache
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Moulin D'Or
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bellman about?
The bell ringer at a way station in the French Alps, murders a passing horse trader with a thrown rock and relieves him of his bankroll, in order to bribe the daughter of his only friend, a head in...
Who directed The Bellman?
The Bellman was directed by Christian-Jaque.
How long is The Bellman?
The Bellman has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Bellman released?
The Bellman was released on December 4, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bellman?
The main cast of The Bellman includes Lucien Coëdel, Fernand Ledoux, Renée Faure, Roger Pigaut, Madeleine Robinson.