Plot — What is The Brothers Karamazov about?
Ryevsk, Russia, 1870. Tensions abound in the Karamazov family. Fyodor is a wealthy libertine who holds his purse strings tightly. His four grown sons include Dmitri, the eldest, an elegant officer, always broke and at odds with his father, betrothed to Katya, herself lovely and rich. The other brothers include a sterile aesthete, a factotum who is a bastard, and a monk. Family tensions erupt when Dmitri falls in love with one of his father's mistresses, the coquette Grushenka. Two brothers see Dmitri's jealousy of their father as an opportunity to inherit sooner. Acts of violence lead to the story's conclusion: trials of honor, conscience, forgiveness, and redemption.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 145 min |
| Audience Score | 65% (6.5/10, 52 votes) |
The Brothers Karamazov — FAQ
Is The Brothers Karamazov worth watching? The Brothers Karamazov holds a 6.5/10 rating from 52 viewers. Ryevsk, Russia, 1870. Tensions abound in the Karamazov family. Fyodor is a wealthy libertine who holds his purse strings tightly. His four grown sons include Dmitri, the eldest, an elegant officer, always broke and at od
Who directed The Brothers Karamazov? Directed by Richard Brooks.
Who is in the cast of The Brothers Karamazov? It stars Yul Brynner, Maria Schell, Claire Bloom, Lee J. Cobb, William Shatner, Richard Basehart and more.
Where can I stream The Brothers Karamazov? Streaming availability for The Brothers Karamazov is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Brothers Karamazov release? It released in 1958.
