The Idiot
"A major work of Dostoyevsky..."
Originally released in 1958. The Idiot is a drama film. directed by Ivan Pyryev.
Starring Yuriy Yakovlev, Yuliya Borisova, and Nikita Podgornyj
Synopsis
The film is based on the first part of the novel of the same name by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Prince Myshkin returns to Russia from Switzerland, where he was treated in a psychiatric clinic. On the train, on the way to St. Petersburg, the prince meets Parfyon Rogozhin, who tells him of his passionate love for Nastasya Filippovna, the former containment woman of the millionaire Totsky. In St. Petersburg, the prince finds himself in the house of his distant relative – Lizaveta Yepanchina (General's wife), meets her husband, their daughters, as well as the Secretary of General – Ganya Ivolgin. The portrait of Nastasya Filippovna, accidentally seen on the general’s table, makes a great impression on the prince...
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (25 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yuriy Yakovlev
as Prince Myshkin
Yuliya Borisova
as Nastasya Filippovna
Nikita Podgornyj
as Ganya Ivolgin
Leonid Parkhomenko
as Parfyon Rogozhin
Raisa Maksimova
as Aglaya Yepanchina
Vera Pashennaya
as General Yepanshin's wife
Nikolai Pazhitnov
as General Yepanchin
Klavdiya Polovikova
as Nina Aleksandrovna Ivolgina
Ivan Lyubeznov
as General Ivolgin
Lyudmila Ivanova
as Varya Ivolgina
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Idiot about?
The film is based on the first part of the novel of the same name by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Prince Myshkin returns to Russia from Switzerland, where he was treated in a psychiatric clinic. On the trai...
Who directed The Idiot?
The Idiot was directed by Ivan Pyryev.
How long is The Idiot?
The Idiot has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Idiot released?
The Idiot was released on May 12, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Idiot?
The main cast of The Idiot includes Yuriy Yakovlev, Yuliya Borisova, Nikita Podgornyj, Leonid Parkhomenko, Raisa Maksimova.