The Brothers Karamazov
"The greatness and glory, the loves and sins of the famed novel."
Originally released in 1958. The Brothers Karamazov is a drama/history film. directed by Richard Brooks. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yul Brynner, Maria Schell, and Claire Bloom
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (49 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Avon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brothers Karamazov about?
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,...
Who directed The Brothers Karamazov?
The Brothers Karamazov was directed by Richard Brooks.
How long is The Brothers Karamazov?
The Brothers Karamazov has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was The Brothers Karamazov released?
The Brothers Karamazov was released on February 20, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Brothers Karamazov?
The main cast of The Brothers Karamazov includes Yul Brynner, Maria Schell, Claire Bloom, Lee J. Cobb, William Shatner.