I Accuse
Originally released in 1941. I Accuse is a drama film. directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Heidemarie Hatheyer, Paul Hartmann, and Mathias Wieman
Synopsis
In this film, the wife of a renowned doctor becomes ill with multiple sclerosis. Trying to spare her beloved husband the ordeal, the woman turns to a family friend, Dr. Lang, to help end her life. When this doctor declines to help with the assisted suicide, however, she is forced to turn to her husband. After much soul-searching, Dr. Heyt, her husband, assists in her suicide. The act, however, is witnessed by a chambermaid, who reports him to the police. Dr. Heyt is put on trial for murder and, at first, Dr. Lang testifies against him in court. Soon, however, Dr. Lang is faced with a similar case in his professional practice and this, along with Dr. Heyt’s impassioned performance in court, convinces Dr. Lang that, in some instances, mercy killing may be the right thing to do.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Heidemarie Hatheyer
as Hanna Heyt
Paul Hartmann
as Professor Dr. Thomas Heyt
Mathias Wieman
as Dr. Bernhard Lang
Margarete Haagen
as Berta Link
Albert Florath
as Prof. Schlüter
Ilse Fürstenberg
as Marie Günther
Karin Evans
as Erna Balg
Hans Nielsen
as Dr. Höfer
Franz Schafheitlin
as Rechtsanwalt Straten
Erich Ponto
as Prof. Werther
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Tobis Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Accuse about?
In this film, the wife of a renowned doctor becomes ill with multiple sclerosis. Trying to spare her beloved husband the ordeal, the woman turns to a family friend, Dr. Lang, to help end her life. ...
Who directed I Accuse?
I Accuse was directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner.
How long is I Accuse?
I Accuse has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was I Accuse released?
I Accuse was released on August 29, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Accuse?
The main cast of I Accuse includes Heidemarie Hatheyer, Paul Hartmann, Mathias Wieman, Margarete Haagen, Albert Florath.