Movie

The Idiot

★ 6.6(15)19461h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Georges Lampin
Release date: 1946-06-07
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Films Sacha Gordine

About The Idiot

The Idiot is a 1946 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Georges Lampin, starring Gérard Philipe, Edwige Feuillère and Lucien Coëdel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Idiot in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

corruptionbased on novel or book

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Idiot in Mexico?+

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

Is The Idiot on Netflix?+

The Idiot is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Idiot?+

The Idiot has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The Idiot?+

The Idiot stars Gérard Philipe, Edwige Feuillère, Lucien Coëdel, Sylvie and Jean Debucourt.

When did The Idiot come out?+

The Idiot is a 1946 movie directed by Georges Lampin.

What genre is The Idiot?+

The Idiot is Drama film.

Who directed The Idiot?+

The Idiot was directed by Georges Lampin.