The Living Corpse
Originally released in 1952. The Living Corpse is a drama film. directed by Vladimir Vengerov. With a runtime of 2h 50m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nikolai Simonov, Galina Iniutina, and Yelizaveta Time
Synopsis
The Russian nobleman Fyodor Vasilievich Protasov cannot put up with the hypocrisy of his environment, but is powerless to fight it. He begins to drink, leaves the house and gradually falls. The behavior of Protasov helps to bring his wife Liza closer to a longtime friend of the family, Viktor Karenin. Unable to endure the lies and humiliation associated with the upcoming divorce proceedings, Fedya pretends to commit suicide and seemed to forever leave his family. It is only due to the accident that it becomes known that Fedor Protasov is alive. Liza, reconciled with the death of her husband and became the wife of Karenin, is summoned to court on charges of duality. To stop the stupid and deceitful comedy of the court and rid the shame of innocent people, Protasov shoots himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
2h 50m
170 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nikolai Simonov
as Fyodor Vasilievich Protasov (Fedya)
Galina Iniutina
as Yelizaveta Andreyevna Protasova (Liza)
Yelizaveta Time
as Anna Pavlovna, Liza's Mother
Klavdiya Trofimova
as Sasha, Liza's Sister
Anatoly Dubensky
as Viktor Mikhailovich Karenin
Elizaveta Gikhareva
as Anna Dmitriyevna Karenina, Viktor's Mother
Yakov Malyutin
as Sergei Dmitriyevich Abrezkov, Knyaz
Olga Lebzak
as Masha the Gypsy
Konstantin Adashevsky
as Afremov
Aleksandr Chekayevsky
as Ivan Petrovich Aleksandrov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Living Corpse about?
The Russian nobleman Fyodor Vasilievich Protasov cannot put up with the hypocrisy of his environment, but is powerless to fight it. He begins to drink, leaves the house and gradually falls. The beh...
Who directed The Living Corpse?
The Living Corpse was directed by Vladimir Vengerov.
How long is The Living Corpse?
The Living Corpse has a runtime of 2 hours and 50 minutes (170 minutes total).
When was The Living Corpse released?
The Living Corpse was released on June 16, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Living Corpse?
The main cast of The Living Corpse includes Nikolai Simonov, Galina Iniutina, Yelizaveta Time, Klavdiya Trofimova, Anatoly Dubensky.