The Well-Digger's Daughter(1940)
La Fille du puisatier
The new triumph by the star and director of "The Baker's Wife".
The Well-Digger's Daughter Synopsis
A rural maiden's two suitors go off to war, leaving her pregnant.
The Well-Digger's Daughter (1940) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Marcel Pagnol, released on December 20, 1940 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Raimu, Fernandel, Josette Day and Fernand Charpin. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Marcel Pagnol
- Writers:
- Marcel Pagnol
- Production:
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
- Status:
- Released
The Well-Digger's Daughter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raimu
as Pascal Amoretti
Fernandel
as Félipe Rambert
Josette Day
as Patricia Amoretti
Fernand Charpin
as M. Mazel
Line Noro
as Marie Mazel
Georges Grey
as Jacques Mazel
Milly Mathis
as Nathalie
- Claire Oddera
Claire Oddera
as Amanda Amoretti
Marcel Maupi
as Clerk
Tramel
as Maxime Exbrayat
- Roberte Arnaud
Roberte Arnaud
as Roberte Amoretti
- Raymonde
Raymonde
as Éléonore Amoretti
Key crew
Directed by Marcel Pagnol, written by Marcel Pagnol.
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The Well-Digger's Daughter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Well-Digger's Daughter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Well-Digger's Daughter online?
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The Well-Digger's Daughter (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Canal VOD, Pathé Home, ARTE VOD and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Well-Digger's Daughter?
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The main cast of The Well-Digger's Daughter (1940) includes Raimu, Fernandel, Josette Day, Fernand Charpin and Line Noro. The film was directed by Marcel Pagnol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Well-Digger's Daughter released?
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The Well-Digger's Daughter was released on December 20, 1940 and runs for 2h 22m.
Is The Well-Digger's Daughter worth watching?
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The Well-Digger's Daughter (1940) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.