The Idiot
L'Idiot
Synopsis
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.
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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
Elisabeth Hardy
Sophie Ivolvine
Roland Armontel
Luliane Timofeevich Lebediev, the drunkard
Mathilde Casadesus
Adélaïde Epantchine
Janine Viénot
Alexandra Epantchine
Tramel
Ivolvine
Danielle Godet
(uncredited)
Rodolphe Marcilly
(uncredited)
Maurice Régamey
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary (after the festival)
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Lampin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Spaak, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Georges Raevsky
- Original Score
- Maurice Thiriet
- Original Title
- L'Idiot
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Films Sacha Gordine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Lampin
Charles Spaak, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Georges Raevsky
Maurice Thiriet
Christian Matras
Léonide Azar
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Lampin
Director
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Léon Barsacq
Production Design
Léonide Azar
Editor
Marcel Escoffier
Costume Design
Charles Spaak
Writer
Georges Raevsky
Writer
Maurice Thiriet
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idiot
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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 principal cast of The Idiot includes Gérard Philipe, Edwige Feuillère, Lucien Coëdel, Sylvie, Jean Debucourt.
When was The Idiot released and how long is it?
The Idiot was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Idiot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Idiot was composed by Maurice Thiriet.
Is The Idiot based on a book or true story?
The Idiot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".