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The Bellman (1945)

Original title: Sortilèges

1945-12-04 · 1h 40m · FR
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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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Jacques PrévertWriterChristian-JaqueDirector

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Lucien CoëdelLucien CoëdelThe Bellman, Jean-BaptisteFernand LedouxFernand LedouxFabret, his friendRenée FaureRenée FaureCatherine FabretMadeleine RobinsonMadeleine RobinsonMarthePierre LabryPierre LabryThe Innkeeper (Marthe's father)Roger PigautRoger PigautPierreGeorges TourreilGeorges TourreilThe Brigadier of the GendarmerieSinoëlSinoëlMarie-Thérèse, the old womanMichel PiccoliMichel PiccoliUn villageoisLéonce CorneLéonce CorneInn Patron "Not From These Parts"Marcel PérèsMarcel PérèsInn Patron with Dark Black Hair and MustacheLes Danseurs du Massif CentralLes Danseurs du Massif CentralThe Festival Dance Villagers

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MurderPsychopathMadnessJealousyTheftBell ringer

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Genre affinityDrama · Crime · HorrorTheme affinityMurder · Psychopath · MadnessDialogue densityDramaDirector preference305068Actor preference141053 · 325488 · 351970Country preferenceFr

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Frequently asked questions about The Bellman

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.

How long is The Bellman?

The Bellman has a runtime of 100 minutes.