Crime and Punishment
Raskolnikow
Synopsis
Former student Raskolnikov is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, Raskolnikov struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wiene
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Wiene, Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Original Title
- Raskolnikow
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Leonardo-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wiene
Robert Wiene, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Willy Goldberger
Hans Neumann
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Wiene
Director
Willy Goldberger
Director of Photography
Hans Neumann
Producer
Robert Wiene
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crime and Punishment
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What is Crime and Punishment about?
Former student Raskolnikov is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, Raskolnikov struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.
Who directed Crime and Punishment?
Crime and Punishment was directed by Robert Wiene.
Who stars in Crime and Punishment?
The principal cast of Crime and Punishment includes Gregori Chmara, Elisabeta Skulskaja, Alla Tarasova, Andrei Zhilinsky, Mikhail Tarkhanov.
When was Crime and Punishment released and how long is it?
Crime and Punishment was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Is Crime and Punishment based on a book or true story?
Crime and Punishment is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".