The Brothers Karamazov(1958)
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The Brothers Karamazov Synopsis
Ryevsk, Russia, 1870. Tensions abound in the Karamazov family. Fyodor is a wealthy libertine who holds his purse strings tightly. His four grown sons include Dmitri, the eldest, an elegant officer, always broke and at odds with his father, betrothed to Katya, herself lovely and rich. The other brothers include a sterile aesthete, a factotum who is a bastard, and a monk. Family tensions erupt when Dmitri falls in love with one of his father's mistresses, the coquette Grushenka. Two brothers see Dmitri's jealousy of their father as an opportunity to inherit sooner. Acts of violence lead to the story's conclusion: trials of honor, conscience, forgiveness, and redemption.
The Brothers Karamazov (1958) is a drama and history film directed by Richard Brooks, released on February 20, 1958 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Yul Brynner, Maria Schell, Claire Bloom and Lee J. Cobb. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Brooks
- Writers:
- Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- John Alton
- Composer:
- Bronislau Kaper
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Avon Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Brothers Karamazov (1958) Trailer
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The Brothers Karamazov Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yul Brynner
as Dmitri Karamazov
Maria Schell
as Grushenka
Claire Bloom
as Katya
Lee J. Cobb
as Fyodor Karamazov
William Shatner
as Alexi Karamazov
Richard Basehart
as Ivan Karamazov
Albert Salmi
as Smerdjakov
Judith Evelyn
as Mme. Anna Hohlakov
Edgar Stehli
as Grigory
Harry Townes
as Ippoli Kirillov
- Miko Oscard
Miko Oscard
as Ilyusha Snegiryov
David Opatoshu
as Capt. Snegiryov
Key crew
Directed by Richard Brooks, written by Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein and Fyodor Dostoevsky, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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The Brothers Karamazov Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 52 ratings.
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The Brothers Karamazov – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Brothers Karamazov online?
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The Brothers Karamazov (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Brothers Karamazov?
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The main cast of The Brothers Karamazov (1958) includes Yul Brynner, Maria Schell, Claire Bloom, Lee J. Cobb and William Shatner. The film was directed by Richard Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Brothers Karamazov released?
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The Brothers Karamazov was released on February 20, 1958 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is The Brothers Karamazov worth watching?
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The Brothers Karamazov (1958) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Brothers Karamazov?
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