Storyline
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 & Crew
Gérard Philipe
Prince Miouchkine
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Georges Lampin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Idiot is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
