Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Paul Muni
Emile Zola
Gale Sondergaard
Lucie Dreyfus
Joseph Schildkraut
Capt. Alfred Dreyfus
Gloria Holden
Alexandrine Zola
Donald Crisp
Maitre Labori
Erin O'Brien-Moore
Nana
John Litel
Charpentier
Henry O'Neill
Colonel Picquart
Morris Carnovsky
Anatole France
Louis Calhern
Major Dort
Ralph Morgan
Commander of Paris
Robert Barrat
Major Walsin-Esterhazy
Frequently Asked Questions
The Life of Emile Zola was released on September 9, 1937.
The runtime of The Life of Emile Zola is 1h 56m.
The Life of Emile Zola is a Drama, History movie.
The Life of Emile Zola has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Life of Emile Zola is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Life of Emile Zola was directed by William Dieterle.
The main cast of The Life of Emile Zola includes Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut.
The Life of Emile Zola is originally in English.