The Idiot (1951)

Kameda, who has been in an asylum on Okinawa, travels to Hokkaido. There he becomes involved with two women, Taeko and Ayako. Taeko comes to love Kameda, but is loved in turn by Akama. When Akama realizes that he will never have Taeko, his thoughts turn to murder, and great tragedy ensues.

Directing:
  • Akira Kurosawa

Writing:
  • Akira Kurosawa
  • Fyodor Dostoevsky
  • Eijirō Hisaita

Stars:
Release Date: 1951-05-23
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  • Country: JP
  • Language: 日本語
  • Runtime: 166

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Masayuki Mori
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Setsuko Hara
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Taeko Nasu
Chieko Higashiyama
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Yoshiko Kuga
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Ayako
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Kaoru
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