Movie

The Life of Emile Zola

“He'll hold you in silence as deep as your emotions!”

★ 6.7(157)19371h 56m

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Good to know

Director: William Dieterle
Release date: 1937-09-09
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Life of Emile Zola — trailer

About The Life of Emile Zola

The Life of Emile Zola is a 1937 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by William Dieterle, starring Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard and Joseph Schildkraut. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 157 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Life of Emile Zola in Philippines — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

biographyscandalhistorical figureblack and whitewritermiscarriage of justicedevil's islanddreyfus affair19th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Life of Emile Zola in Philippines?+

The Life of Emile Zola is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Philippines. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Life of Emile Zola on Netflix?+

The Life of Emile Zola is not on Netflix in Philippines right now.

How long is The Life of Emile Zola?+

The Life of Emile Zola has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in The Life of Emile Zola?+

The Life of Emile Zola stars Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Holden and Donald Crisp.

When did The Life of Emile Zola come out?+

The Life of Emile Zola is a 1937 movie directed by William Dieterle.

What genre is The Life of Emile Zola?+

The Life of Emile Zola is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Life of Emile Zola?+

The Life of Emile Zola was directed by William Dieterle.