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The Brothers Karamazov (1969): Cast & Plot

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The Brothers Karamazov is a 1969 drama directed by Sandro Bolchi, starring Umberto Orsini as Ivàn Karamazov, Carlo Simoni and Corrado Pani.

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The Brothers Karamazov (1969) movie poster
Director
Sandro Bolchi
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Brothers Karamazov About?

The premise of The Brothers Karamazov without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Italian adaptation of Dostoevskys famous novel.

The Brothers Karamazov Themes & Keywords

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  • tv mini series
  • remake
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Brothers Karamazov Cast & Characters

Umberto Orsini leads the cast as Ivàn Karamazov, with Carlo Simoni as Aleksèj Fëdorovic Karamazov and Corrado Pani as Dmitrij Fëdorovic Karamazov. Directed by Sandro Bolchi; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Sandro Bolchi

One more film directed by Sandro Bolchi: Zeno’s Conscience.

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Plot

The Brothers Karamazov Plot Summary

What happens in The Brothers Karamazov from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The Karamazov family unfolds around Elder Zosima, with Alyosha Karamazov Carlo Simoni absorbing the monk’s counsel. Dmitrij Fëdorovic Karamazov [Corrado Pani] accuses his father, [Salvo Randone] Fëdor Pàvlovic Karamazov, of withholding money to chase Grushenka, the woman who has captured his heart. Their mother, Agrafena Aleksàndrovna Lea Massari, watches with wary eyes as the two men spar for her favor. The father counters, alleging Dmitrij used funds to court Katerina Ivànovna Carla Gravina and is only after Grushenka’s affections. Tensions flare as both father and son press for Grushenka’s hand, while Ivan Karamazov [Umberto Orsini] and Alyosha try to keep violence at bay; Ivan, a thinker who questions life’s meaning, opposes their father but rejects violence.

Full summary

The whole story of The Brothers Karamazov, scene by scene

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Details

The Brothers Karamazov Also Known As

Also known as “Bratři Karamazovi”.

Also known as
  • Bratři Karamazovi

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FAQ

The Brothers Karamazov FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Brothers Karamazov, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed The Brothers Karamazov?

The Brothers Karamazov was directed by Sandro Bolchi.

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Who is in the cast of The Brothers Karamazov?

The Brothers Karamazov stars Umberto Orsini as Ivàn Karamazov, Carlo Simoni as Aleksèj Fëdorovic Karamazov and Corrado Pani as Dmitrij Fëdorovic Karamazov, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Brothers Karamazov have a post-credit scene?

No. The Brothers Karamazov has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Brothers Karamazov in?

The original language of The Brothers Karamazov is Italian.

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