The Lower Depths (1936)

Cast

• Jean Gabin - Pepel Wasska
• Suzy Prim - Vassilissa Kostyleva
• Louis Jouvet - Le baron
• Jany Holt - Nastia, la prostituée
• Junie Astor - Natacha, la sœur de Vassilissa
• Nathalie Alexeief-Darsène - Anna
• Vladimir Sokoloff - le vieux Kostileff
• Robert Le Vigan - l'acteur alcoolique
• Camille Bert - le comte
• André Gabriello - le commissaire Toptoum

Screenplay

• Jean Renoir
• Evgeny Zamyatin
• Jacques Companéez
• Charles Spaak
• Maxim Gorky (Theatre Play)

Themes

Urban Poverty and Slums, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes

Keywords

slum, realism, naturalism, slum dwellers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lower Depths about?

Inhabitants of a flophouse struggle to survive under the harsh treatment imposed by the landlord, Kostyleva. One resident, young thief Wasska Pepel, ends his affair with the landlord's wife, Vassilissa, and takes up with her sister, Natacha. Pepel also befriends the baron, a former nobleman fallen on hard times, but Pepel's attempts at happiness are complicated when he's accused of murder by a spiteful Vassilissa.

Who directed The Lower Depths?

The Lower Depths was directed by Jean Renoir.

Who stars in The Lower Depths?

The Lower Depths stars Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim, Louis Jouvet, Jany Holt, Junie Astor, Nathalie Alexeief-Darsène.

How long is The Lower Depths?

The Lower Depths has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).

What genre is The Lower Depths?

The Lower Depths is a Drama, Romance, Crime film.

Where was The Lower Depths produced?

The Lower Depths was produced in France.

What are the themes of The Lower Depths?

The themes of The Lower Depths include: Urban Poverty and Slums, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes.