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The Lower Depths

The Lower Depths

From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI

Inhabitants of a flophouse struggle to survive under the harsh treatment imposed by the landlord, Kostyleva. One resident, young thief Wasska Pepel, ends his affair with the landlord's wife, Vassilissa, and takes up with her sister, Natacha. Pepel also befriends the baron, a former nobleman fallen on hard times, but Pepel's attempts at happiness are complicated when he's accused of murder by a spiteful Vassilissa.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Les Bas-fonds
  • Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime
  • Release Date: 1936-12-11
  • Runtime: 92 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (76 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Albatros
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9546
  • Languages: French

Cast & Crew

Jean Gabin

Jean Gabin

as Pepel Wasska

Suzy Prim

Suzy Prim

as Vassilissa Kostyleva

Louis Jouvet

Louis Jouvet

as Le baron

Jany Holt

Jany Holt

as Nastia, la prostituée

Junie Astor

Junie Astor

as Natacha, la sœur de Vassilissa

Nathalie Alexeief-Darsène

Nathalie Alexeief-Darsène

as Anna

Vladimir Sokoloff

Vladimir Sokoloff

as le vieux Kostileff

Robert Le Vigan

Robert Le Vigan

as l'acteur alcoolique

Camille Bert

Camille Bert

as le comte

André Gabriello

André Gabriello

as le commissaire Toptoum

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lower Depths?

The Lower Depths is a Drama, Romance, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1936-12-11.

Who are the main actors in The Lower Depths?

The main cast includes Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim, Louis Jouvet, Jany Holt, Junie Astor, .

Where can I watch The Lower Depths online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Lower Depths is available.

Is The Lower Depths based on a true story?

From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI

What is the IMDb rating of The Lower Depths?

The Lower Depths has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 76 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Lower Depths?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Lower Depths?

The soundtrack was composed by Albatros. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Lower Depths filmed?

The Lower Depths was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Lower Depths?

The total runtime of The Lower Depths is 92 minutes.

Is The Lower Depths suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Lower Depths?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Lower Depths.

Does The Lower Depths have a post-credit scene?

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