The Accuser
Originally released in 1977. The Accuser is a drama film. directed by Jean-Louis Bertuccelli.
Starring Jean Yanne, Michel Piccoli, and Jean-Pierre Marielle
Synopsis
In this sardonic comedy, after an executive is killed in a mysterious automobile accident, the French offices of his multinational company is inundated with mysteriously threatening be-ribboned anti-capitalist tracts, delivered overnight to everyone's desks. Later, the executive's body is brought to company offices for an official wake -- only no one at the company has ordered that such a thing be done. A mysterious prankster, who is able to imitate the voice of the company's president, has arranged these things. When Americans from the head office get wind of these developments, they institute a search for the perpetrator which leads to mysterious subterranean passages under the company's skyscraper.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Jean Yanne
as Director of human relations
Michel Piccoli
as Saint-Ramé
Jean-Pierre Marielle
as Roustev
Marlène Jobert
as Madame Arangrude
Jean-Claude Brialy
as Le Rantec
Michael Lonsdale
as Abéraud
Robert Webber
as American executive
Virginie Billetdoux
as Simone, secretary
Philippe Brigaud
as Selis
Gérard Caillaud
as Chavegnac
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Citel Films
- Action Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Accuser about?
In this sardonic comedy, after an executive is killed in a mysterious automobile accident, the French offices of his multinational company is inundated with mysteriously threatening be-ribboned ant...
Who directed The Accuser?
The Accuser was directed by Jean-Louis Bertuccelli.
How long is The Accuser?
The Accuser has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Accuser released?
The Accuser was released on September 7, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Accuser?
The main cast of The Accuser includes Jean Yanne, Michel Piccoli, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Marlène Jobert, Jean-Claude Brialy.