The Accuser (1977)
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.
Director: Jean-Louis Bertuccelli
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: September 7, 1977
Cast
- Jean Yanne - Director of human relations
- Michel Piccoli - Saint-Ramé
- Jean-Pierre Marielle - Roustev
- Marlène Jobert - Madame Arangrude
- Jean-Claude Brialy - Le Rantec
- Michael Lonsdale - Abéraud
- Robert Webber - American executive
- Virginie Billetdoux - Simone, secretary
- Philippe Brigaud - Selis
- Gérard Caillaud - Chavegnac
Screenplay
- René-Victor Pilhes (Dialogue)
- René-Victor Pilhes (Novel)
- Stephen Becker (Adaptation)
- Stephen Becker (Screenplay)
- Jean-Louis Bertuccelli (Screenplay)
Music: Richard Rodney Bennett
Cinematography: Andréas Winding
Editing: Catherine Bernard, François Ceppi
Production: Citel Films, Action Films
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Louis Bertuccelli
More Films in Genre: Drama
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 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.
- Who directed The Accuser?
- The Accuser was directed by Jean-Louis Bertuccelli.
- Who stars in The Accuser?
- The Accuser stars Jean Yanne, Michel Piccoli, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Marlène Jobert, Jean-Claude Brialy, Michael Lonsdale.
- How long is The Accuser?
- The Accuser has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Accuser?
- The Accuser is a Drama film.
- Where was The Accuser produced?
- The Accuser was produced in France, Switzerland.