Overview

In 1894, French officer Alfred Dreyfus is wrongly convicted for the treasonous acts of another man, Major Esterhazy. When investigations begin into the dubious evidence used in the trial, an institutional coverup begins, aided by fears of army disgrace and anti-Semitic paranoia against Dreyfus. But a determined group, headed by prominent author Émile Zola, leads a mounting public call to reopen the Dreyfus case.

Cast

Cedric Hardwicke, Charles Carson, George Merritt, Sam Livesey, Beatrix Thomson, Garry Marsh, Henry Caine, George Skillan

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What is "Dreyfus" about?

In 1894, French officer Alfred Dreyfus is wrongly convicted for the treasonous acts of another man, Major Esterhazy. When investigations begin into the dubious evidence used in the trial, an institutional coverup begins, aided by fears of army disgrace and anti-Semitic paranoia against Dreyfus. But a determined group, headed by prominent author Émile Zola, leads a mounting public call to reopen the Dreyfus case.

When was "Dreyfus" released?

Dreyfus was released in 1931.

Who stars in "Dreyfus"?

The cast includes Cedric Hardwicke, Charles Carson, George Merritt, Sam Livesey.