The Bellman (1945)
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.
Director: Christian-Jaque
Genre: Drama, Crime, Horror
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 4, 1945
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Claude Boncompain (Novel)
- Jacques Prévert (Dialogue)
- Jacques Prévert
Music: Henri Verdun
Cinematography: Louis Page
Editing: Jacques Desagneaux, Alice Dumas
Production: Moulin D'Or
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Burning Envy and Destructive Power, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Psychopathic Predator Hunting Innocence
Keywords
jealousy, psychopath, murder, theft, madness, bell ringer
More Films by Director: Christian-Jaque
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Bellman stars Lucien Coëdel, Fernand Ledoux, Renée Faure, Roger Pigaut, Madeleine Robinson, Pierre Labry.
- How long is The Bellman?
- The Bellman has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Bellman?
- The Bellman is a Drama, Crime, Horror film.
- Where was The Bellman produced?
- The Bellman was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Bellman?
- The themes of The Bellman include: Burning Envy and Destructive Power, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Psychopathic Predator Hunting Innocence.