The Bellman (1945)
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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.
Where to watch The Bellman
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — | — |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS, SFR Play | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Netflix | — | — |
| Italy | Netflix | — | — |
| Netherlands | Netflix | — | — |
| Mexico | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Sweden | Netflix | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Bellman in 20 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. The Bellman is a Drama, Crime, Horror movie, released on 1945-12-04, runtime 100 minutes.
Is The Bellman worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Bellman 6.9 out of 10 from 11 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Bellman?
In the United States, The Bellman is free to watch on Tubi TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Christian-Jaque
Cast
- Lucien Coëdel as The Bellman, Jean-Baptiste
- Fernand Ledoux as Fabret, his friend
- Renée Faure as Catherine Fabret
- Roger Pigaut as Pierre
- Madeleine Robinson as Marthe
- Pierre Labry as The Innkeeper (Marthe's father)
- Georges Tourreil as The Brigadier of the Gendarmerie
- Sinoël as Marie-Thérèse, the old woman
- Léonce Corne as Inn Patron "Not From These Parts"
- Marcel Pérès as Inn Patron with Dark Black Hair and Mustache
- Les Danseurs du Massif Central as The Festival Dance Villagers
- Le Cheval Caïd de la Cavalerie Carré as The Black Horse
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Sources
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