Work (1920)
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.
Director: Henri Pouctal
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 144 min
Release Date: January 16, 1920
Cast
- Léon Mathot - Luc Froment
- Huguette Duflos - Josine
- Simone Genevois - Nise enfant
- Olinda Mano - Louise Jolivet
- Raphaël Duflos - Delaveau
- Claude Mérelle - Fernande Delaveau
- Henri-Amédée Charpentier - Le père Lunot
- Juliette Clarens - Suzanne Boisgelin
- Marc Gérard - Martial Jordan
- Raymond Fabre
Screenplay
- Henri Pouctal (Screenplay)
- Émile Zola (Novel)
Cinematography: Georges Guérin, Louis Chaix
Production: Le Film d'art
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
based on novel or book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Work stars Léon Mathot, Huguette Duflos, Simone Genevois, Olinda Mano, Raphaël Duflos, Claude Mérelle.
- How long is Work?
- Work has a runtime of 2h 24m (144 minutes).
- What genre is Work?
- Work is a Drama film.
- Where was Work produced?
- Work was produced in France.