J'Accuse
J'accuse
Synopsis
After serving in the trenches of World War I, Jean Diaz recoils with such horror that he renounces love and personal pleasure to immerse himself in scientific research, seeking a machine to prevent war. He thinks he has succeeded, but the government subverts his discovery, and Europe slides with seeming inevitability toward World War II. In desperation, Diaz summons the ghosts of the war dead from the graves and fields of France to give silent, accusing protest.
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Victor Francen
Jean Diaz
Line Noro
Edith
Sylvie Gance
Flo
Jean-Max
Henri Chimay
Paul Amiot
A friend of Chimay
Marcel Delaître
François Laurin
Georges Saillard
The doctor
Renée Devillers
Hélène
Barral
A soldier
Jean-Louis Barrault
Lucien Bataille
A soldier
Jean Brochard
Soldier Staminal
Rivers Cadet
A villager
Georges Cahuzac
Captain Lecouvreur
Lucien Callamand
Soldier Damaseau
Jean Chevrier
Chimay's secretary
Félix Clément
Soldier Gilles Tenant
Henry Darbray
A soldier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Gance
- Screenplay & Story
- Abel Gance, Steve Passeur
- Original Title
- J'accuse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Forrester-Parant Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Gance
Abel Gance, Steve Passeur
Roger Hubert
Madeleine Crétolle
Department Leadership Roster
Abel Gance
Director
Roger Hubert
Director of Photography
Abel Gance
Writer
Steve Passeur
Writer
Madeleine Crétolle
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About J'Accuse
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What is J'Accuse about?
After serving in the trenches of World War I, Jean Diaz recoils with such horror that he renounces love and personal pleasure to immerse himself in scientific research, seeking a machine to prevent war. He thinks he has succeeded, but the government subverts his discovery, and Europe slides with seeming inevitability toward World War II. In desperation, Diaz summons the ghosts of the war dead from the graves and fields of France to give silent, accusing protest.
Who directed J'Accuse?
J'Accuse was directed by Abel Gance.
Who stars in J'Accuse?
The principal cast of J'Accuse includes Victor Francen, Line Noro, Sylvie Gance, Jean-Max, Paul Amiot.
When was J'Accuse released and how long is it?
J'Accuse was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for J'Accuse?
J'Accuse holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).