description The Idiot Overview
The Idiot is a 1951 Japanese adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s 1869 novel of the same name, directed by Akira Kurosawa with Eijirō Hisaita. A nearly three-hour version currently exists as the most complete available recording of the film, originally running 265 minutes and closely following the source material.
info The Idiot Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1951 |
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The Idiot scores 7.55/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Movie category.
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