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I Accuse

1938 · 119 min · Director: Abel Gance

I Accuse (1938) is a war drama, directed by Abel Gance. It stars Victor Francen and Line Noro. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 119-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What I Accuse Is 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.

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What is I 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.

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How long is I Accuse?

I Accuse runs for 119 minutes (1h 59m).

When did I Accuse come out?

I Accuse was released in 1938.

Who directed I Accuse?

I Accuse was directed by Abel Gance.

Who stars in I Accuse?

I Accuse stars Victor Francen, Line Noro, Sylvie Gance, Jean-Max.

What is I Accuse's rating?

I Accuse holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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