The Lower Depths(1936)
Les Bas-fonds
From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI
The Lower Depths Synopsis
Inhabitants of a flophouse struggle to survive under the harsh treatment imposed by the landlord, Kostyleva. One resident, young thief Wasska Pepel, ends his affair with the landlord's wife, Vassilissa, and takes up with her sister, Natacha. Pepel also befriends the baron, a former nobleman fallen on hard times, but Pepel's attempts at happiness are complicated when he's accused of murder by a spiteful Vassilissa.
The Lower Depths (1936) is a drama, romance and crime film directed by Jean Renoir, released on December 11, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim, Louis Jouvet and Jany Holt. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Renoir
- Writers:
- Jean Renoir, Evgeny Zamyatin, Jacques Companéez
- Producers:
- Alexandre Kamenka
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Bachelet
- Production:
- Albatros
- Status:
- Released
The Lower Depths Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Gabin
as Pepel Wasska
Suzy Prim
as Vassilissa Kostyleva
Louis Jouvet
as Le baron
Jany Holt
as Nastia, la prostituée
Junie Astor
as Natacha, la sœur de Vassilissa
- Nathalie Alexeief-Darsène
Nathalie Alexeief-Darsène
as Anna
Vladimir Sokoloff
as le vieux Kostileff
Robert Le Vigan
as l'acteur alcoolique
Camille Bert
as le comte
André Gabriello
as le commissaire Toptoum
René Génin
as Lukas, le philosophe
Léon Larive
as Félix, le valet de chambre du baron
Key crew
Directed by Jean Renoir, written by Jean Renoir, Evgeny Zamyatin and Jacques Companéez, produced by Alexandre Kamenka.
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The Lower Depths Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 81 ratings.
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The Lower Depths – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lower Depths online?
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The Lower Depths (1936) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and France Channel Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Lower Depths?
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The main cast of The Lower Depths (1936) includes Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim, Louis Jouvet, Jany Holt and Junie Astor. The film was directed by Jean Renoir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lower Depths released?
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The Lower Depths was released on December 11, 1936 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Lower Depths worth watching?
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The Lower Depths (1936) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.