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The Idiot

The Idiot

The Idiot
1958 1h 56m6.4

The Idiot

“A major work of Dostoyevsky...”

Drama
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The film is based on the first part of the novel of the same name by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Prince Myshkin returns to Russia from Switzerland, where he was treated in a psychiatric clinic. On the train, on the way to St. Petersburg, the prince meets Parfyon Rogozhin, who tells him of his passionate love for Nastasya Filippovna, the former containment woman of the millionaire Totsky. In St. Petersburg, the prince finds himself in the house of his distant relative – Lizaveta Yepanchina (General's wife), meets her husband, their daughters, as well as the Secretary of General – Ganya Ivolgin. The portrait of Nastasya Filippovna, accidentally seen on the general’s table, makes a great impression on the prince...

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DirectorIvan Pyryev
ScreenplayIvan Pyryev
StatusReleased
ReleasedMay 12, 1958
CountrySoviet Union
Languageru
Runtime1h 56m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.6 / 10
Votes25
GenresDrama
StudioMosfilm
OriginalИдиот
The Idiot
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Cast

Yuriy Yakovlev

Yuriy Yakovlev

Prince Myshkin

Yuliya Borisova

Yuliya Borisova

Nastasya Filippovna

Nikita Podgornyj

Nikita Podgornyj

Ganya Ivolgin

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Leonid Parkhomenko

Parfyon Rogozhin

Raisa Maksimova

Raisa Maksimova

Aglaya Yepanchina

Vera Pashennaya

Vera Pashennaya

General Yepanshin's wife

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Nikolai Pazhitnov

General Yepanchin

Klavdiya Polovikova

Klavdiya Polovikova

Nina Aleksandrovna Ivolgina

Ivan Lyubeznov

Ivan Lyubeznov

General Ivolgin

Lyudmila Ivanova

Lyudmila Ivanova

Varya Ivolgina

Vladimir Muravyov

Vladimir Muravyov

Ferdyshchenko

Sergei Martinson

Sergei Martinson

Lebedev

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Pavel Strelin

Trotsky

Grigoriy Shpigel

Grigoriy Shpigel

Ptitsyn

Galina Samokhina

Galina Samokhina

Aleksandra Yepanchina

Raisa Kurkina

Raisa Kurkina

Adelaida Yepanchina

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Tamara Azarova

Daria Alekseyevna

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Alfreda Girutskaya

(uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Idiot

Where can I watch The Idiot?

The Idiot (1958) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Idiot about?

The film is based on the first part of the novel of the same name by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Prince Myshkin returns to Russia from Switzerland, where he was treated in a psychiatric clinic. On the train, on the way to St. Petersburg, the prince meets Parfyon Rogozhin, who tells him...

Who directed The Idiot?

The Idiot (1958) was directed by Ivan Pyryev. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 56m, rated 6.4/10.

How long is The Idiot?

The Idiot runs 1h 56m (116 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.4/10 from 25 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is The Idiot worth watching?

The Idiot is rated 6.4/10 by 25 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama fans.