The Idiot(1959)
The Idiot Synopsis
Italian televison adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel of the same name. Although it is to all intents and purposes a television miniseries, the rhythm of the acting is typically theatrical: the long dialogues, the acting style and the actorly interpretation make it a true example of episodic television theatre.
The Idiot (1959) is a drama series that premiered on September 26, 1959, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Giorgio Albertazzi, Gian Maria Volonté, Anna Proclemer and Sergio Tofano. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1959-09-26
- Last aired:
- 1959-10-31
The Idiot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Giorgio Albertazzi
as Principe Ljev Nikolajevic Myshkin
Gian Maria Volonté
as Parfen Rogozin
Anna Proclemer
as Nastasia Filippovna
Sergio Tofano
as Ljebedev
Anna Maria Guarnieri
as Aglaia
- Davide Montemurri
Davide Montemurri
as Kolia
- Lina Volonghi
Lina Volonghi
as Lisavjèta Prokofievna
Sandro Moretti
as Tenente Sergej Molovtsov
- Anna Carena
Anna Carena
as Filisova
Mercedes Brignone
as La Bielokonskaja
Romolo Costa
as Generale Ivan Petrovic
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The Idiot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Idiot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Idiot?
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How many seasons of The Idiot are there?
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The Idiot has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 26, 1959.
Is The Idiot still running?
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No. The Idiot is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on October 31, 1959.
Who is in the cast of The Idiot?
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The Idiot (1959) stars Giorgio Albertazzi, Gian Maria Volonté, Anna Proclemer, Sergio Tofano and Anna Maria Guarnieri. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Idiot any good?
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The Idiot (1959) is rated 8.3 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.