The Idiot (1946)

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Released:
1946-06-07

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 41min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Gérard Philipe
    as
    Prince Miouchkine
  • Edwige Feuillère
    as
    Nastasia Philipovna
  • Lucien Coëdel
    as
    Rogogine
  • Sylvie
    as
    Madame Ivolvine
  • Jean Debucourt
    as
    Totsky