The Brothers Karamazov
“The greatness and glory, the loves and sins of the famed novel.”
Synopsis
Ryevsk, Russia, 1870. Tensions abound in the Karamazov family. Fyodor is a wealthy libertine who holds his purse strings tightly. His four grown sons include Dmitri, the eldest, an elegant officer, always broke and at odds with his father, betrothed to Katya, herself lovely and rich. The other brothers include a sterile aesthete, a factotum who is a bastard, and a monk. Family tensions erupt when Dmitri falls in love with one of his father's mistresses, the coquette Grushenka. Two brothers see Dmitri's jealousy of their father as an opportunity to inherit sooner. Acts of violence lead to the story's conclusion: trials of honor, conscience, forgiveness, and redemption.
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The Brothers Karamazov (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-17
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Yul Brynner
Dmitri Karamazov
Maria Schell
Grushenka
Claire Bloom
Katya
Lee J. Cobb
Fyodor Karamazov
William Shatner
Alexi Karamazov
Richard Basehart
Ivan Karamazov
Albert Salmi
Smerdjakov
Judith Evelyn
Mme. Anna Hohlakov
Edgar Stehli
Grigory
Harry Townes
Ippoli Kirillov
Miko Oscard
Ilyusha Snegiryov
David Opatoshu
Capt. Snegiryov
Simon Oakland
Mavrayek
Frank De Kova
Capt. Vrublevski
Jay Adler
Pawnbroker
Gage Clarke
Defense Counsel
Ann Morrison
Marya
Mel Welles
Trifon Borissovitch
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip G. Epstein, Julius J. Epstein
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- The Brothers Karamazov
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English, Polish
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Avon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Brooks
Philip G. Epstein, Julius J. Epstein, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Richard Brooks
Bronislau Kaper
John Alton
John D. Dunning
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
John D. Dunning
Editor
John Alton
Director of Photography
Philip G. Epstein
Screenplay
Julius J. Epstein
Screenplay
Richard Brooks
Director
Richard Brooks
Writer
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brothers Karamazov
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What is The Brothers Karamazov about?
Ryevsk, Russia, 1870. Tensions abound in the Karamazov family. Fyodor is a wealthy libertine who holds his purse strings tightly. His four grown sons include Dmitri, the eldest, an elegant officer, always broke and at odds with his father, betrothed to Katya, herself lovely and rich. The other brothers include a sterile aesthete, a factotum who is a bastard, and a monk. Family tensions erupt when Dmitri falls in love with one of his father's mistresses, the coquette Grushenka. Two brothers see Dmitri's jealousy of their father as an opportunity to inherit sooner. Acts of violence lead to the story's conclusion: trials of honor, conscience, forgiveness, and redemption.
Who directed The Brothers Karamazov?
The Brothers Karamazov was directed by Richard Brooks.
Who stars in The Brothers Karamazov?
The principal cast of The Brothers Karamazov includes Yul Brynner, Maria Schell, Claire Bloom, Lee J. Cobb, William Shatner.
When was The Brothers Karamazov released and how long is it?
The Brothers Karamazov was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brothers Karamazov?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brothers Karamazov was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
Is The Brothers Karamazov based on a book or true story?
The Brothers Karamazov is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brothers Karamazov?
The Brothers Karamazov holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).