Work
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Synopsis
Luc Froment, a reform-minded engineer, starts working at a steel mill in a small town. There he founds small groups of workers (and their families) under miserable conditions. Under the influence of Fourier's ideas, Froment tries to turn the mill into a workers' co-operative.
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Léon Mathot
Luc Froment
Huguette Duflos
Josine
Raphaël Duflos
Delaveau
Claude Mérelle
Fernande Delaveau
Juliette Clarens
Suzanne Boisgelin
Marc Gérard
Martial Jordan
Raymond Fabre
Bonnaire
Camille Bert
Ragu
Andrée Brabant
Nise Delaveau
Andrée Lionel
Soeurette
Henri-Amédée Charpentier
Le père Lunot
Edoardo Davesnes
Morfain
Paul Amiot
Feuillat
Gilbert Dalleu
Jérôme Gurignon
Delaunay
Le président Gaume
Simone Damaury
Mme Mitaine
Jean Peyrière
Boisgelin
Halma
L'enfant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Pouctal
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Pouctal
- Original Title
- Travail
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- Le Film d'art
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Pouctal
Henri Pouctal, Émile Zola
Louis Chaix, Georges Guérin
Charles Delac, Marcel Vandal
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Pouctal
Director
Henri Pouctal
Screenplay
Louis Chaix
Director of Photography
Georges Guérin
Director of Photography
Charles Delac
Producer
Marcel Vandal
Producer
Bertin
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Work
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What is Work about?
Luc Froment, a reform-minded engineer, starts working at a steel mill in a small town. There he founds small groups of workers (and their families) under miserable conditions. Under the influence of Fourier's ideas, Froment tries to turn the mill into a workers' co-operative.
Who directed Work?
Work was directed by Henri Pouctal.
Who stars in Work?
The principal cast of Work includes Léon Mathot, Huguette Duflos, Raphaël Duflos, Claude Mérelle, Juliette Clarens.
When was Work released and how long is it?
Work was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
Is Work based on a book or true story?
Work is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Émile Zola".