The Life of Emile Zola
The Life of Emile Zola (1937) is a history drama, directed by William Dieterle. It stars Paul Muni and Gale Sondergaard. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 116-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.
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What The Life of Emile Zola Is 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 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.
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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 Paris and settles into a comfortable upper-class life.
Where can I watch The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola runs for 116 minutes (1h 56m).
When did The Life of Emile Zola come out?
The Life of Emile Zola was released in 1937.
Who directed The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola stars Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Holden.
What is The Life of Emile Zola's rating?
The Life of Emile Zola holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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