The Idiot(1958)
Идиот
A major work of Dostoyevsky...
The Idiot Synopsis
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...
The Idiot (1958) is a drama film directed by Ivan Pyryev, released on May 12, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Yuriy Yakovlev, Yuliya Borisova, Nikita Podgornyj and Leonid Parkhomenko. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Ivan Pyryev
- Writers:
- Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ivan Pyryev, Grigoriy Mariamov
- Cinematographer:
- Valentin Pavlov
- Composer:
- Nikolai Kryukov
- Production:
- Mosfilm
- Status:
- Released
The Idiot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yuriy Yakovlev
as Prince Myshkin
Yuliya Borisova
as Nastasya Filippovna
Nikita Podgornyj
as Ganya Ivolgin
- Leonid Parkhomenko
Leonid Parkhomenko
as Parfyon Rogozhin
Raisa Maksimova
as Aglaya Yepanchina
Vera Pashennaya
as General Yepanshin's wife
- Nikolay Pazhitnov
Nikolay Pazhitnov
as General Yepanchin
Klavdiya Polovikova
as Nina Aleksandrovna Ivolgina
Ivan Lyubeznov
as General Ivolgin
Lyudmila Ivanova
as Varya Ivolgina
Vladimir Muravyov
as Ferdyshchenko
Sergei Martinson
as Lebedev
Key crew
Directed by Ivan Pyryev, written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ivan Pyryev and Grigoriy Mariamov.
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The Idiot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Idiot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Idiot online?
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The Idiot (1958) is available to stream on Okko and Kinopoisk, and to rent or buy from Okko. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Idiot?
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The main cast of The Idiot (1958) includes Yuriy Yakovlev, Yuliya Borisova, Nikita Podgornyj, Leonid Parkhomenko and Raisa Maksimova. The film was directed by Ivan Pyryev. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Idiot released?
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The Idiot was released on May 12, 1958 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Idiot worth watching?
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The Idiot (1958) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.