Germinal

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About Germinal

Germinal is a 1993 French-language drama and romance film directed by Claude Berri. The cast is led by Miou-Miou, Renaud, Jean Carmet. It has a runtime of 2h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Germinal was produced by Renn Productions, France 2 Cinéma, and DD Productions and made in Belgium and France. It was released on September 29, 1993.

Director

Claude Berri

Writers

Claude Berri, Arlette Langmann

Release date

September 29, 1993

Original language

French

Status

Released

Country

Belgium, France

Production

Renn Productions, France 2 Cinéma, DD Productions

Germinal cast & crew

Germinal was directed by Claude Berri and written by Claude Berri and Arlette Langmann.

The cast features Miou-Miou as 'La Maheude', Renaud as Étienne Lantier, Jean Carmet as Vincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort, Judith Henry as Catherine Maheu, Jean-Roger Milo as Antoine Chaval, and Gérard Depardieu as Toussaint Maheu.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jean-Louis Roques, cinematography is by Yves Angelo, and it was produced by Claude Berri.

Is Germinal worth watching?

Germinal holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 343 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 40m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Germinal is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Germinal

In United States, you can stream Germinal on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Germinal

Miou-Miou

'La Maheude'

Renaud

Étienne Lantier

Jean Carmet

Vincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort

Judith Henry

Catherine Maheu

Jean-Roger Milo

Antoine Chaval

Gérard Depardieu

Toussaint Maheu

Laurent Terzieff

Souvarine

Bernard Fresson

Victor Deneulin

Jean-Pierre Bisson

Rasseneur

Jacques Dacqmine

Philippe Hennebeau

Anny Duperey

Mrs. Hennebeau

Gérard Croce

Maigrat

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