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The Idiot

19461h 41mGeorges Lampin

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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.

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What is The Idiot (1946) about?

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.

Who stars in The Idiot?

The Idiot stars Gérard Philipe (Prince Miouchkine), Edwige Feuillère (Nastasia Philipovna), Lucien Coëdel (Rogogine), Sylvie (Madame Ivolvine), Jean Debucourt (Totsky). The film was directed by Georges Lampin.

How long is The Idiot?

The Idiot has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1946.

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