About this movie
A fictionalized account of famous French writer Emile Zola and his involvement in the Dreyfus Affair. After struggling to establish himself, Zola wins success writing about the unsavory side of Paris and settles into a comfortable upper-class life. However, Zola's complacency is shaken when Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus is imprisoned for being a spy. Realizing that Dreyfus is an innocent victim of anti-Semitism, Zola boldly pens a newspaper article exposing the truth, is charged with libel and must defend himself in a dramatic courtroom testimony.
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Quick facts
Year
1937
Runtime
1h 56m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.7/10
Votes
155
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
EN
Cast
biography
scandal
historical figure
black and white
writer
miscarriage of justice
devil's island
dreyfus affair
19th century
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Questions about The Life of Emile Zola
How long is The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola has a runtime of 1h 56m (1 hour and 56 minutes).
Who directed The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola was directed by William Dieterle and released in 1937.
What genre is The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola is a Drama, History film (1937).
Who stars in The Life of Emile Zola?
The cast of The Life of Emile Zola includes Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Holden, Donald Crisp.
What is the TMDB rating for The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 155 votes.
