The Bellman
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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.
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Lucien Coëdel
The Bellman, Jean-Baptiste
Fernand Ledoux
Fabret, his friend
Renée Faure
Catherine Fabret
Roger Pigaut
Pierre
Madeleine Robinson
Marthe
Pierre Labry
The Innkeeper (Marthe's father)
Georges Tourreil
The Brigadier of the Gendarmerie
Sinoël
Marie-Thérèse, the old woman
Léonce Corne
Inn Patron "Not From These Parts"
Marcel Pérès
Inn Patron with Dark Black Hair and Mustache
Les Danseurs du Massif Central
The Festival Dance Villagers
Le Cheval Caïd de la Cavalerie Carré
The Black Horse
Jacques Butin
Le gendarme
Léon Larive
Un villageois
Michel Piccoli
Un villageois
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian-Jaque
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Boncompain, Jacques Prévert
- Original Score
- Henri Verdun
- Original Title
- Sortilèges
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Moulin D'Or
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian-Jaque
Claude Boncompain, Jacques Prévert
Henri Verdun
Louis Page
Jacques Desagneaux, Alice Dumas
Department Leadership Roster
Christian-Jaque
Director
Robert Gys
Production Design
Louis Page
Director of Photography
Jacques Prévert
Writer
Jacques Desagneaux
Editor
Alice Dumas
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bellman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed The Bellman?
The Bellman was directed by Christian-Jaque.
Who stars in The Bellman?
The principal cast of The Bellman includes Lucien Coëdel, Fernand Ledoux, Renée Faure, Roger Pigaut, Madeleine Robinson.
When was The Bellman released and how long is it?
The Bellman was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bellman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bellman was composed by Henri Verdun.
Is The Bellman based on a book or true story?
The Bellman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Claude Boncompain".