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The Well-Digger's Daughter
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The Well-Digger's Daughter

1940-12-20 · 142 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Romance · Comedy

A rural maiden's two suitors go off to war, leaving her pregnant.

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Directors
Marcel Pagnol
Production companies
Les Films Marcel Pagnol
Countries
France
Status
Released

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RaimuRaimuPascal Amoretti
FernandelFernandelFélipe Rambert
Josette DayJosette DayPatricia Amoretti
Fernand CharpinFernand CharpinM. Mazel
Line NoroLine NoroMarie Mazel
Georges GreyGeorges GreyJacques Mazel
Milly MathisMilly MathisNathalie
Claire OdderaAmanda Amoretti
Marcel MaupiMarcel MaupiClerk
TramelTramelMaxime Exbrayat
Roberte ArnaudRoberte Amoretti
RaymondeÉléonore Amoretti
Charles BlavetteCharles BlavetteLe teinturier
Lucien CallamandLucien CallamandLe colonel aviateur
Jean HeuzéLe capitaine-aviateur
Rosette DenansMarie Amoretti
LilianeIsabelle Amoretti

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