The Idiot
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 白痴
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 1951-05-23
- Runtime: 166 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (121 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Shochiku
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.9264
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
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
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What is The Idiot?▼
The Idiot is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1951-05-23.
Who are the main actors in The Idiot?▼
The main cast includes Setsuko Hara, Masayuki Mori, Toshirō Mifune, Yoshiko Kuga, Takashi Shimura, .
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Is The Idiot based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Idiot?▼
The Idiot has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 121 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Idiot?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Idiot?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Shochiku. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Idiot filmed?▼
The Idiot was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Idiot?▼
The total runtime of The Idiot is 166 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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