The Idiot (1946)
Muichkine, a young Russian prince, returns home to St. Petersburg from a mental institution, determined to spread decency and kindness in the harsh and cruel world. He becomes betrothed to an innocent young girl while trying to save a less-innocent woman from her own travail, but jealousy and his own naivete conjoin to bring about unimaginable tragedy.
Director: Georges Lampin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: June 7, 1946
Cast
- Gérard Philipe - Prince Miouchkine
- Edwige Feuillère - Nastasia Philipovna
- Lucien Coëdel - Rogogine
- Sylvie - Madame Ivolvine
- Jean Debucourt - Totsky
- Nathalie Nattier - Aglaé Epantchine
- Jane Marken - Naria
- Marguerite Moreno - General Elisabeth Prokovievna Epanchine
- Maurice Chambreuil - General Epantchine
- Michel André - Gania Ivolvine
Screenplay
- Charles Spaak (Dialogue)
- Charles Spaak (Adaptation)
- Fyodor Dostoevsky (Novel)
- Charles Spaak
- Georges Raevsky
Music: Maurice Thiriet
Cinematography: Christian Matras
Editing: Léonide Azar
Production: Films Sacha Gordine
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
corruption, based on novel or book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Idiot about?
- Muichkine, a young Russian prince, returns home to St. Petersburg from a mental institution, determined to spread decency and kindness in the harsh and cruel world. He becomes betrothed to an innocent young girl while trying to save a less-innocent woman from her own travail, but jealousy and his own naivete conjoin to bring about unimaginable tragedy.
- Who directed The Idiot?
- The Idiot was directed by Georges Lampin.
- Who stars in The Idiot?
- The Idiot stars Gérard Philipe, Edwige Feuillère, Lucien Coëdel, Sylvie, Jean Debucourt, Nathalie Nattier.
- How long is The Idiot?
- The Idiot has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Idiot?
- The Idiot is a Drama film.
- Where was The Idiot produced?
- The Idiot was produced in France.