The Well-Digger's Daughter
1940, French. Directed by Marcel Pagnol.
The new triumph by the star and director of "The Baker's Wife".
A rural maiden's two suitors go off to war, leaving her pregnant.
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Marcel PagnolDirector
- RaimuPascal Amoretti
- FernandelFélipe Rambert
- Josette DayPatricia Amoretti
- Fernand CharpinM. Mazel
- Line NoroMarie Mazel
- Georges GreyJacques Mazel
- Milly MathisNathalie
- Claire OdderaAmanda Amoretti
- Marcel MaupiClerk
- TramelMaxime Exbrayat
- Roberte ArnaudRoberte Amoretti
- RaymondeÉléonore Amoretti
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1940
- Original title
- La Fille du puisatier
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Marcel Pagnol
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The Well-Digger's Daughter: quick answers
Is The Well-Digger's Daughter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Well-Digger's Daughter?
The Well-Digger's Daughter runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Does The Well-Digger's Daughter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Well-Digger's Daughter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Well-Digger's Daughter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Well-Digger's Daughter is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Well-Digger's Daughter on?
The Well-Digger's Daughter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 December 1940. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Well-Digger's Daughter?
If you liked The Well-Digger's Daughter, try L.A. Without a Map, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.
Who directed The Well-Digger's Daughter?
The Well-Digger's Daughter (1940) was directed by Marcel Pagnol and stars Raimu, Fernandel, Josette Day.