The Bellman (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1945, The Bellman is a drama, crime and horror film directed by Christian-Jaque, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Bellman stars Lucien Coëdel as The Bellman, Jean-Baptiste, Fernand Ledoux as Fabret, his friend, Renée Faure as Catherine Fabret and Madeleine Robinson as Marthe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Bellman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bellman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bellman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bellman (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bellman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bellman worth watching?
- The Bellman holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bellman?
- The Bellman stars Lucien Coëdel, Fernand Ledoux, Renée Faure, Madeleine Robinson and Pierre Labry.
- When was The Bellman released?
- The Bellman was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.