Germinal
Overview
In 1860s France, Étienne Lantier, an unemployed railway worker, is clever but uneducated with a dangerous temper. Forced to take a back-breaking job at the Le Voreux mine when he cannot get other work, he discovers that his fellow miners are ill, hungry, and in debt, unable to feed and clothe their families. When conditions in the mining community deteriorate even further, Lantier finds himself leading a strike that could mean starvation or salvation for all.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
In 1860s France, Étienne Lantier, an unemployed railway worker, is clever but uneducated with a dangerous temper. Forced to take a back-breaking job at the Le Voreux mine when he cannot get other work, he discovers that his fellow miners are ill, hungry, and in debt, unable to feed and clothe their families. When conditions in the mining community deteriorate even further, Lantier finds himself leading a strike that could mean starvation or salvation for all.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Mark Jones
Étienne Lantier
Rosemary Leach
Maheude
Annette Robertson
Catherine
Graham Haberfield
Chaval
Ken Jones
Rasseneur
Donald Burton
Souvarine
John Wentworth
Monsieur Grégoire
Freddie Jones
Maheu
Edward Jewesbury
Deneulin
Spencer Banks
Jeanlin
Alex Marshall
Mouquette
Derek Carpenter
Zacharie
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Frequently Asked Questions
In 1860s France, Étienne Lantier, an unemployed railway worker, is clever but uneducated with a dangerous temper. Forced to take a back-breaking job at the Le Voreux mine when he...
Germinal has 1 season with 5 episodes.
Germinal premiered on January 11, 1970.
No, Germinal has ended. The final episode aired on February 8, 1970.
Germinal originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Germinal was created by David Turner.
Germinal has a rating of 7.5/10 based on user reviews.
Germinal is classified as Drama.