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1958 American filmThe Brothers Karamazov | |
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Directed by | Richard Brooks |
Written by | based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel, screenplay by Julius J. Epstein Philip G. Epstein Richard Brooks |
Produced by | Pandro S. Berman |
Starring | Yul Brynner Maria Schell |
Cinematography | John Alton |
Edited by | John D. Dunning |
Music by | Bronislau Kaper |
Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date | 1958 |
Running time | 145 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Brothers Karamazov is a 1958 film made by MGM, based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel of the same name. It was directed by Richard Brooks and produced by Pandro S. Berman. The screenplay was by Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein and Richard Brooks. It was entered into the 1958 Cannes Film Festival. The story follows Fyodor, the patriarch of the Karamazov family and his sons. When he tries to decide an heir, the tensions between the Brothers of the film run high, leading to infighting and murder. The three brothers are played by Yul Brynner, Richard Basehart, and William Shatner, the latter in a screen debut.
Actor Albert Salmi turned down an Oscar nomination for his acting role in the movie.
Cast
- Yul Brynner as Dmitri Karamazov
- Maria Schell as Grushenka
- Claire Bloom as Katya
- Lee J. Cobb as Fyodor Karamazov
- Albert Salmi as Smerdyakov
- William Shatner as Alexey Karamazov
- Richard Basehart as Ivan Karamazov
Awards and nominations
- Best Supporting Actor (nomination) - Lee J. Cobb
References
- "Festival de Cannes: The Brothers Karamazov". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
External links
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Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov (1880) | |
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