The Living Corpse
Originally released in 1929. The Living Corpse is a drama film. directed by Fyodor Otsep. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vsevolod Pudovkin, Maria Jacobini, and Viola Garden
Synopsis
The central character of the play, Fedor Protasov, is tormented by the belief that his wife Liza has never really chosen between him and the more conventional Victor Karenin, a rival for her hand. He wants to kill himself, but doesn't have the nerve. Running away from his life, he first falls in with Gypsies, and into a sexual relationship with a Gypsy singer, Masha.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Vsevolod Pudovkin
as Fyodor Protasov
Maria Jacobini
as Yelizaveta Andreyevna Protasova
Viola Garden
as Sasha, Yelizaveta's sister
Julia Serda
as Anna Pavlovna
Nato Vachnadze
as Masha, gypsy girl
Gustav Diessl
as Karenin
Vladimir Uralskiy
as Petushkov
Vera Maretskaya
as Pretty lady
Daniil Vvedenskiy
as Artemyev
Porfiri Podobed
as Priest
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mezhrabpomfilm
- Prometheus-Film-Verleih
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Living Corpse about?
The central character of the play, Fedor Protasov, is tormented by the belief that his wife Liza has never really chosen between him and the more conventional Victor Karenin, a rival for her hand. ...
Who directed The Living Corpse?
The Living Corpse was directed by Fyodor Otsep.
How long is The Living Corpse?
The Living Corpse has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Living Corpse released?
The Living Corpse was released on February 14, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Living Corpse?
The main cast of The Living Corpse includes Vsevolod Pudovkin, Maria Jacobini, Viola Garden, Julia Serda, Nato Vachnadze.