The Lower Depths
"From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI"
Originally released in 1936. The Lower Depths is a drama/romance film. directed by Jean Renoir.
Starring Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim, and Louis Jouvet
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (76 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Gabin
as Pepel Wasska
Suzy Prim
as Vassilissa Kostyleva
Louis Jouvet
as Le baron
Jany Holt
as Nastia, la prostituée
Junie Astor
as Natacha, la sœur de Vassilissa
Nathalie Alexeief-Darsène
as Anna
Vladimir Sokoloff
as le vieux Kostileff
Robert Le Vigan
as l'acteur alcoolique
Camille Bert
as le comte
André Gabriello
as le commissaire Toptoum
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Albatros
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Vassil...
Who directed The Lower Depths?
The Lower Depths was directed by Jean Renoir.
How long is The Lower Depths?
The Lower Depths has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Lower Depths released?
The Lower Depths was released on December 11, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lower Depths?
The main cast of The Lower Depths includes Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim, Louis Jouvet, Jany Holt, Junie Astor.