I Accuse!(1958)
Based on the celebrated Captain Dreyfus case!
I Accuse! 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.
I Accuse! (1958) is a drama and history film directed by José Ferrer, released on March 5, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars José Ferrer, Anton Walbrook, Viveca Lindfors and Leo Genn. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- José Ferrer
- Writers:
- Gore Vidal, Nicholas Halasz
- Producers:
- Sam Zimbalist
- Cinematographer:
- Freddie Young
- Composer:
- William Alwyn
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
- Budget:
- $1,768,000
- Revenue:
- $665,000
- Status:
- Released
I Accuse! Cast & Crew
Main 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
Peter Illing
as Georges Clemenceau
George Coulouris
as Colonel Sandherr
Key crew
Directed by José Ferrer, written by Gore Vidal and Nicholas Halasz, produced by Sam Zimbalist.
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I Accuse! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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I Accuse! – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in I Accuse!?
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The main cast of I Accuse! (1958) includes José Ferrer, Anton Walbrook, Viveca Lindfors, Leo Genn and Emlyn Williams. The film was directed by José Ferrer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Accuse! released?
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I Accuse! was released on March 5, 1958 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is I Accuse! worth watching?
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I Accuse! (1958) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.