The Idiot

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Gérard Philipe Prince Miouchkine

Edwige Feuillère Nastasia Philipovna

Lucien Coëdel Rogogine

Sylvie Madame Ivolvine

Jean Debucourt Totsky