I Accuse (1919)
The story of two men, one married, the other the lover of the other's wife, who meet in the trenches of the First World War, and how their tale becomes a microcosm for the horrors of war.
Director: Abel Gance
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: April 25, 1919
Cast
- Romuald Joubé - Jean Diaz
- Séverin-Mars - François Laurin
- Maryse Dauvray - Edith Laurin
- Maxime Desjardins - Maria Lazare
- Angèle Guys - Angèle
- Mancini - Jean's Mother (uncredited)
- Elizabeth Nizan - (uncredited)
- Pierre Danis - (uncredited)
- Paul Duc - Orphan (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Abel Gance (Screenplay)
Music: Henri Verdun
Cinematography: Marc Bujard, Maurice Forster
Editing: Abel Gance, Andrée Danis
Production: Pathé Frères
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war i, silent film, partially lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Accuse about?
- The story of two men, one married, the other the lover of the other's wife, who meet in the trenches of the First World War, and how their tale becomes a microcosm for the horrors of war.
- Who directed I Accuse?
- I Accuse was directed by Abel Gance.
- Who stars in I Accuse?
- I Accuse stars Romuald Joubé, Séverin-Mars, Maryse Dauvray, Maxime Desjardins, Angèle Guys, Mancini.
- How long is I Accuse?
- I Accuse has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is I Accuse?
- I Accuse is a War, Drama film.
- Where was I Accuse produced?
- I Accuse was produced in France.
- What are the themes of I Accuse?
- The themes of I Accuse include: The Horror of War and Humanity.