Movie

The Lower Depths

“From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI”

★ 7.2(80)19361h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Jean Renoir
Release date: 1936-12-11
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Albatros

About The Lower Depths

The Lower Depths is a 1936 movie in the Drama, Romance and Crime genres, directed by Jean Renoir, starring Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim and Louis Jouvet. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 80 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lower Depths in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

slumrealismnaturalismslum dwellers

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lower Depths in United Kingdom?+

The Lower Depths is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Lower Depths on Netflix?+

The Lower Depths is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Lower Depths?+

The Lower Depths has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Lower Depths?+

The Lower Depths stars Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim, Louis Jouvet, Jany Holt and Junie Astor.

When did The Lower Depths come out?+

The Lower Depths is a 1936 movie directed by Jean Renoir.

What genre is The Lower Depths?+

The Lower Depths is Drama, Romance and Crime film.

Who directed The Lower Depths?+

The Lower Depths was directed by Jean Renoir.