The Idiot
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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The Idiot
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 7, 1946
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama
User Score
65%
Original Title
L'Idiot
Production Companies
Films Sacha Gordine
Director
Georges Lampin
Description
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.
