The Accuser (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1977, The Accuser is a drama film directed by Jean-Louis Bertuccelli, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. In this sardonic comedy, after an executive is killed in a mysterious automobile accident, the French offices of his multinational company is inundated with mysteriously threatening be-ribboned anti-capitalist tracts, delivered overnight to everyone's desks. Later, the executive's body is brought to company offices for an official wake -- only no one at the company has ordered that such a thing be done. A mysterious prankster, who is able to imitate the voice of the company's president, has arranged these things. When Americans from the head office get wind of these developments, they institute a search for the perpetrator which leads to mysterious subterranean passages under the company's skyscraper.
Who’s in it. The Accuser stars Jean Yanne as Le directeur des Relations Humaines, Michel Piccoli as Saint-Rame, Jean-Pierre Marielle as Roustev and Marlène Jobert as Madame Arangrude, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Accuser has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accuser page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Accuser tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Accuser (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Accuser change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Accuser worth watching?
- The Accuser holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Accuser?
- The Accuser stars Jean Yanne, Michel Piccoli, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Marlène Jobert and Jean-Claude Brialy.
- When was The Accuser released?
- The Accuser was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.