The Brothers Karamazov (1958 film)

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The Brothers Karamazov
Theatrical release poster
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	Template:Film US
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.

Actor Albert Salmi turned down an Oscar nomination for his acting role in the movie.

Cast

"Festival de Cannes: The Brothers Karamazov". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2009-02-09.

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Films directed by Richard Brooks

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