The Lower Depths
movie

From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI
Released December 11, 1936
Overview
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.
Runtime
1h 32m
Origin Country
France
Original Language
French
Original Title
Les Bas-fonds
Status
Released
Production Countries
- France
Spoken Languages
- Français (French)
Production Companies
- no logo available
Albatros
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