The Bellman (1945-12-04)
Overview
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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Status: Released
Release Date: 1945-12-04
Runtime: 1h 40m
Director: Christian-Jaque
Writer: Jacques Prévert