We Accuse (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 9

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Released in 1986, We Accuse is a drama and history film directed by Timofei Levchuk, running about 132 minutes.

What it’s about. On May 1, 1960, on the eve of the meeting of the heads of government of the USSR and the United States, American pilot Francis Powers carried out a provocative "Flight" action on a Lockheed U-2 aircraft. While crossing the border, the plane was shot down, and a secret CIA agent, pilot Powers, appeared in court, and soon fully admitted his guilt. Fragments of the process and all the events related to the provocative flight are reproduced with documentary accuracy.

Who’s in it. We Accuse stars Remigijus Sabulis, Sergei Yakovlev, Stepan Oleksenko and Pavel Makhotin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, We Accuse sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Accuse page.

If you liked it. Fans of We Accuse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch We Accuse (1986)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Accuse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is We Accuse worth watching?
We Accuse holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in We Accuse?
We Accuse stars Remigijus Sabulis, Sergei Yakovlev, Stepan Oleksenko, Pavel Makhotin and Romualdas Ramanauskas.
When was We Accuse released?
We Accuse was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.