About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1936
Runtime
1h 32m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.2/10
Votes
80
Genre
Drama, Romance, Crime
Director
Language
FR
Cast
slum
realism
naturalism
slum dwellers
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Questions about The Lower Depths
How long is The Lower Depths?
The Lower Depths has a runtime of 1h 32m (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed The Lower Depths?
The Lower Depths was directed by Jean Renoir and released in 1936.
What genre is The Lower Depths?
The Lower Depths is a Drama, Romance, Crime film (1936).
Who stars in The Lower Depths?
The cast of The Lower Depths includes Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim, Louis Jouvet, Jany Holt, Junie Astor.
What is the TMDB rating for The Lower Depths?
The Lower Depths has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 80 votes.
