I Accuse! (1958)

Based on the celebrated Captain Dreyfus case!

I Accuse! (1958) poster

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.

Director: José Ferrer
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: William Alwyn
Cinematography: Freddie Young
Editing: Frank Clarke
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $665,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

antisemitism, wrongful conviction

More Films by Director: José Ferrer
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

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 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.
Who directed I Accuse!?
I Accuse! was directed by José Ferrer.
Who stars in I Accuse!?
I Accuse! stars José Ferrer, Anton Walbrook, Viveca Lindfors, Leo Genn, Emlyn Williams, David Farrar.
How long is I Accuse!?
I Accuse! has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is I Accuse!?
I Accuse! is a Drama, History film.
What is the budget of I Accuse!?
I Accuse! had a budget of $2M.
How much did I Accuse! gross?
I Accuse! grossed $665,000 worldwide.
Where was I Accuse! produced?
I Accuse! was produced in United Kingdom.