The Accusing Finger (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1936, The Accusing Finger is an action, drama, crime and romance film directed by James P. Hogan, running about 61 minutes. “Condemned to share the fate of man he'd doomed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A proud, pro-capital punishment district attorney with a 90% execution rate, finds himself wrongly convicted of murdering his estranged wife and sentenced to die. The woman he loves and his investigator rival for her affections rally to find the real killer, while he is confronted by the misery of life on death row.
Who’s in it. The Accusing Finger stars Paul Kelly as Douglas Goodwin, Marsha Hunt as Claire Patterson, Kent Taylor as Jerry Welch and Robert Cummings as Jimmy Ellis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Accusing Finger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accusing Finger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Accusing Finger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Accusing Finger (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Accusing Finger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Accusing Finger worth watching?
- The Accusing Finger holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Accusing Finger?
- The Accusing Finger stars Paul Kelly, Marsha Hunt, Kent Taylor, Robert Cummings and Harry Carey.
- When was The Accusing Finger released?
- The Accusing Finger was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.