The Idiot
Originally released in 1951. The Idiot is a drama/romance film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. With a runtime of 2h 46m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Setsuko Hara, Masayuki Mori, and Toshirō Mifune
Synopsis
A gentle, war-shattered ex-soldier, Kinji Kameda, arrives in wintry Hokkaidō and is pulled into a volatile tangle of love and pity between the disgraced Taeko Nasu, the proud Ayako, and his possessive friend Akama. Kameda’s saintly compassion exposes everyone’s wounds, steering the quartet toward jealousy, violence, and inexorable tragedy. Adapted from Dostoevsky’s novel.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
2h 46m
166 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (123 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Setsuko Hara
as Taeko Nasu
Masayuki Mori
as Kinji Kameda
Toshirō Mifune
as Denkichi Akama
Yoshiko Kuga
as Ayako
Takashi Shimura
as Ono, Ayako's father
Chieko Higashiyama
as Satoko, Ayako's mother
Eijirō Yanagi
as Tohata
Minoru Chiaki
as Mutsuo Kayama, the secretary
Noriko Sengoku
as Takako
Kokuten Kōdō
as Junpei
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Idiot about?
A gentle, war-shattered ex-soldier, Kinji Kameda, arrives in wintry Hokkaidō and is pulled into a volatile tangle of love and pity between the disgraced Taeko Nasu, the proud Ayako, and his posses...
Who directed The Idiot?
The Idiot was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is The Idiot?
The Idiot has a runtime of 2 hours and 46 minutes (166 minutes total).
When was The Idiot released?
The Idiot was released on May 23, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Idiot?
The main cast of The Idiot includes Setsuko Hara, Masayuki Mori, Toshirō Mifune, Yoshiko Kuga, Takashi Shimura.
Is The Idiot worth watching?
The Idiot has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 123 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.