The Brothers Karamazov (1958) The Brothers Karamazov

The Brothers Karamazov ★★★ Karamazov; The Murderer Dmitri Karamazov; Der Morder Dimitri Karamasoff 1958 Hollywood adaptation of the classic novel by Dostoyevsky, in which four 19th-Century Russian brothers struggle with their desires for the same beautiful woman and with the father who brutalizes them. Incredible performances from every cast member, especially Cobb. Long and extremely intense, with fine direction from Brooks. Marilyn Monroe tried desperately to get Schell's part. 147m/C VHS. Yul Brynner, Claire Bloom, Lee J. Cobb, William Shatner, Maria Schell, Richard Basehart; Director: Richard Brooks; Writer: Richard Brooks; Writer: John Alton.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1958
Length (in minutes) 147
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Yul Brynner
Actor Richard Basehart
Actor Maria Schell
Actor Lee J. Cobb
Actor William Shatner
Actor Claire Bloom
Cinematographer John Alton
Director Richard Brooks
Writer Richard Brooks