The Lower Depths
Les Bas-fonds
“From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI”
Synopsis
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.
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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
René Génin
Lukas, le philosophe
Léon Larive
Félix, le valet de chambre du baron
Maurice Baquet
Aliocha, le fou accordéoniste
Paul Grimault
Uncredited
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 21, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Renoir, Charles Spaak, Evgeny Zamyatin, Jacques Companéez, Maxim Gorky
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- Les Bas-fonds
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Albatros
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Renoir
Jean Renoir, Charles Spaak, Evgeny Zamyatin, Jacques Companéez, Maxim Gorky
Jean Wiener
Jean Bachelet, Fédote Bourgasoff
Marguerite Renoir
Alexandre Kamenka
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Renoir
Director
Jean Renoir
Writer
Charles Spaak
Writer
Evgeny Zamyatin
Writer
Jacques Companéez
Writer
Alexandre Kamenka
Producer
Marguerite Renoir
Editor
Jean Bachelet
Director of Photography
Fédote Bourgasoff
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lower Depths
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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 principal cast of The Lower Depths includes Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim, Louis Jouvet, Jany Holt, Junie Astor.
When was The Lower Depths released and how long is it?
The Lower Depths was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lower Depths?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lower Depths was composed by Jean Wiener.