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The Life of Emile Zola
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The Life of Emile Zola at a glance
The Life of Emile Zola is a 1937 drama and history film, running 1h 56m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: G in the United Kingdom.
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Rated G in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1937-09-09
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 164 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmA fictionalized account of famous French writer Émile Zola and his involvement in the Dreyfus Affair. After struggling to establish himself, Zola wins success documenting the unsavory side of Paris and settles into a comfortable upper-class life. However, his complacency is shaken when Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus is imprisoned for espionage. Realizing that Dreyfus is an innocent victim of anti-Semitism, Zola boldly pens an exposé, only to be charged with libel and now he must defend himself in a dramatic courtroom testimony.
Cast
14 names
Paul MuniEmile Zola
Gale SondergaardLucie Dreyfus
Joseph SchildkrautCapt. Alfred Dreyfus
Gloria HoldenAlexandrine Zola
Donald CrispMaitre Labori
Erin O'Brien-MooreNana
John LitelCharpentier
Henry O'NeillColonel Picquart
Morris CarnovskyAnatole France
Louis CalhernMajor Dort
Ralph MorganCommander of Paris
Robert BarratMajor Walsin-Esterhazy
Vladimir SokoloffPaul Cezanne
Grant MitchellGeorges ClemenceauQuestions about The Life of Emile Zola
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Is The Life of Emile Zola suitable for children?
The Life of Emile Zola is rated G in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Life of Emile Zola about?
A fictionalized account of famous French writer Émile Zola and his involvement in the Dreyfus Affair. After struggling to establish himself, Zola wins success documenting the unsavory side of Paris and settles into a comfortable upper-class life. However, his complacency is shaken when Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus…
How long is The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola runs for 1h 56m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Life of Emile Zola trailer?
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