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7.4 / 10(70 votes)IMDbNR19192h 45mFrance

J'Accuse

J'accuse

Synopsis

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.

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Stummfilm J'ACCUSE von Abel Gance – Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-02

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 9, 1921

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Abel Gance
Screenplay & Story
Abel Gance
Original Score
Henri Verdun
Original Title
J'accuse
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
2h 45m
Production Studios
Pathé Frères

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Abel Gance

Screenplay & Story

Abel Gance

Original Score & Music

Henri Verdun

Director of Photography

Maurice Forster, Marc Bujard, Léonce-Henri Burel

Film Editing

Abel Gance, Andrée Danis

Producers

Charles Pathé

Department Leadership Roster

Abel Gance

Abel Gance

Director

Charles Pathé

Charles Pathé

Producer

Abel Gance

Abel Gance

Screenplay

Henri Verdun

Original Music Composer

Maurice Forster

Director of Photography

Marc Bujard

Director of Photography

Léonce-Henri Burel

Director of Photography

Abel Gance

Abel Gance

Editor

Andrée Danis

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About J'Accuse

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is J'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 J'Accuse?

J'Accuse was directed by Abel Gance.

Who stars in J'Accuse?

The principal cast of J'Accuse includes Romuald Joubé, Séverin-Mars, Maryse Dauvray, Maxime Desjardins, Angèle Guys.

When was J'Accuse released and how long is it?

J'Accuse was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.

Who composed the musical score for J'Accuse?

The original motion picture soundtrack for J'Accuse was composed by Henri Verdun.

What is the age rating and content advisory for J'Accuse?

J'Accuse holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).