The Bellman(1945)
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The Bellman 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.
The Bellman (1945) is a drama, crime and horror film directed by Christian-Jaque, released on December 4, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Lucien Coëdel, Fernand Ledoux, Renée Faure and Roger Pigaut. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Christian-Jaque
- Writers:
- Claude Boncompain, Jacques Prévert, Jacques Prévert
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Page
- Production:
- Moulin D'Or
- Status:
- Released
The Bellman Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Les Danseurs du Massif Central
Les Danseurs du Massif Central
as The Festival Dance Villagers
- Le Cheval Caïd de la Cavalerie Carré
Le Cheval Caïd de la Cavalerie Carré
as The Black Horse
Key crew
Directed by Christian-Jaque, written by Claude Boncompain, Jacques Prévert and Jacques Prévert.
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The Bellman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Bellman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bellman online?
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Who stars in The Bellman?
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The main cast of The Bellman (1945) includes Lucien Coëdel, Fernand Ledoux, Renée Faure, Roger Pigaut and Madeleine Robinson. The film was directed by Christian-Jaque. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bellman released?
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The Bellman was released on December 4, 1945 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Bellman worth watching?
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The Bellman (1945) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.