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The Idiot

The Idiot (1946)

1h 41m | PG-13

⭐ 6.5 / 10

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.

Director: Georges Lampin

Studio: Films Sacha Gordine

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Gérard Philipe

Gérard Philipe

as Miouchkine

Edwige Feuillère

Edwige Feuillère

as Nastasia

Lucien Coëdel

Lucien Coëdel

as Rogogine

Sylvie

Sylvie

as Madame Ivolvine

Jean Debucourt

Jean Debucourt

as Totsky

Nathalie Nattier

Nathalie Nattier

as Aglaé