Overview

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, Edwige Feuillère, Lucien Coëdel, Sylvie, Jean Debucourt, Nathalie Nattier, Jane Marken, Marguerite Moreno

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What is "The Idiot" 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.

When was "The Idiot" released?

The Idiot was released in 1946.

Who stars in "The Idiot"?

The cast includes Gérard Philipe, Edwige Feuillère, Lucien Coëdel, Sylvie.