Where to watch The Life of Emile Zola(1937)
In the United States, The Life of Emile Zola isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
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The Life of Emile Zola plot summary
He'll hold you in silence as deep as your emotions!
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 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.
Details
- Release date
- September 9, 1937
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Directed by
- William Dieterle
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 162 votes
The Life of Emile Zola trailer
Cast
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
FAQ
Where can I watch The Life of Emile Zola?
In the United States, The Life of Emile Zola isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Life of Emile Zola?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola runs 1h 56m (116 minutes).
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