The Idiot [L'Idiot]

Release Year
1946
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama
Directed By
Georges Lampin
The Idiot

Muichkine, a young Russian prince, returns home to St. Petersburg from a mental institution, determined to spread decency and kindness in the harsh and cruel world. He becomes betrothed to an innocent young girl while trying to save a less-innocent woman from her own travail, but jealousy and his own naivete conjoin to bring about unimaginable tragedy.

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