I Accuse!
"Based on the celebrated Captain Dreyfus case!"
Originally released in 1958. I Accuse! is a drama/history film. directed by José Ferrer.
Starring José Ferrer, Anton Walbrook, and Viveca Lindfors
Synopsis
Alfred Dreyfus, a German-Jewish captain serving in the French Army, is falsely accused of treason and made a scapegoat for military espionage in an act of institutional anti-Semitism. Sent to prison, he becomes a cause célèbre for the novelist Émile Zola, who dubs it the "Dreyfus Affair." Eventually, Dreyfus is pardoned when the military cover-up is made public, and he returns to France. But his name is forever tarnished by the accusations of treason.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (5 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$665K
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
José Ferrer
as Captain Alfred Dreyfus
Anton Walbrook
as Maj. Esterhazy
Viveca Lindfors
as Lucie Dreyfus
Leo Genn
as Maj. Picquart
Emlyn Williams
as Emile Zola
David Farrar
as Mathieu Dreyfus
Donald Wolfit
as Gen. Mercier
Herbert Lom
as Maj. DuPaty de Clam
Harry Andrews
as Maj. Henry
Felix Aylmer
as Edgar Demange
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,768,000
- Revenue
- $665,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Accuse! about?
Alfred Dreyfus, a German-Jewish captain serving in the French Army, is falsely accused of treason and made a scapegoat for military espionage in an act of institutional anti-Semitism. Sent to priso...
Who directed I Accuse!?
I Accuse! was directed by José Ferrer.
How long is I Accuse!?
I Accuse! has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was I Accuse! released?
I Accuse! was released on March 5, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Accuse!?
The main cast of I Accuse! includes José Ferrer, Anton Walbrook, Viveca Lindfors, Leo Genn, Emlyn Williams.