The Life of Emile Zola
"He'll hold you in silence as deep as your emotions!"
Originally released in 1937. The Life of Emile Zola is a drama/history film. directed by William Dieterle.
Starring Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, and Joseph Schildkraut
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (148 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Muni
as Emile Zola
Gale Sondergaard
as Lucie Dreyfus
Joseph Schildkraut
as Capt. Alfred Dreyfus
Gloria Holden
as Alexandrine Zola
Donald Crisp
as Maitre Labori
Erin O'Brien-Moore
as Nana
John Litel
as Charpentier
Henry O'Neill
as Colonel Picquart
Morris Carnovsky
as Anatole France
Louis Calhern
as Major Dort
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Life of Emile Zola about?
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 Par...
Who directed The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola was directed by William Dieterle.
How long is The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Life of Emile Zola released?
The Life of Emile Zola was released on September 9, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Life of Emile Zola?
The main cast of The Life of Emile Zola includes Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Holden, Donald Crisp.
Is The Life of Emile Zola worth watching?
The Life of Emile Zola has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 148 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.