

The Lower Depths (1936)
From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

Jean Gabin
Pepel Wasska

Suzy Prim
Vassilissa Kostyleva

Louis Jouvet
Le baron

Jany Holt
Nastia, la prostituée

Junie Astor
Natacha, la sœur de Vassilissa

Nathalie Alexeief-Darsène
Anna

Vladimir Sokoloff
le vieux Kostileff

Robert Le Vigan
l'acteur alcoolique

Camille Bert
le comte

André Gabriello
le commissaire Toptoum

René Génin
Lukas, le philosophe

Léon Larive
Félix, le valet de chambre du baron
Director & Crew
Jean Renoir
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 80 votes.
Who directed The Lower Depths?
The Lower Depths was directed by Jean Renoir and released in 1936.
How long is The Lower Depths?
The Lower Depths has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1936-12-11
- Status
- Released





