The Idiot
The Idiot (1951) is a romance drama, directed by Akira Kurosawa. It stars Setsuko Hara and Masayuki Mori. The 166-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
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What The Idiot Is About
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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What is The Idiot about?
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.
Where can I watch The Idiot?
The Idiot is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Idiot?
The Idiot runs for 166 minutes (2h 46m).
When did The Idiot come out?
The Idiot was released in 1951.
Who directed The Idiot?
The Idiot was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who stars in The Idiot?
The Idiot stars Setsuko Hara, Masayuki Mori, Toshirō Mifune, Yoshiko Kuga.
What is The Idiot's rating?
The Idiot holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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