The Lower Depths

The Lower Depths

From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI

Les Bas-fonds

7.2 /10 79 votes
December 11, 1936 1h 32m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Jean Renoir
Writers Jean Renoir, Charles Spaak
Studio Albatros
Rating 7.2/10
Language FR

Cast & Crew

Jean Gabin

Jean Gabin

Pepel Wasska

Suzy Prim

Suzy Prim

Vassilissa Kostyleva

Louis Jouvet

Louis Jouvet

Le baron

Jany Holt

Jany Holt

Nastia, la prostituée

Junie Astor

Junie Astor

Natacha, la sœur de Vassilissa

Nathalie Alexeief-Darsène

Anna

Vladimir Sokoloff

Vladimir Sokoloff

le vieux Kostileff

Robert Le Vigan

Robert Le Vigan

l'acteur alcoolique

Camille Bert

Camille Bert

le comte

André Gabriello

André Gabriello

le commissaire Toptoum

René Génin

René Génin

Lukas, le philosophe

Léon Larive

Léon Larive

Félix, le valet de chambre du baron

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lower Depths was released on December 11, 1936.

The runtime of The Lower Depths is 1h 32m.

The Lower Depths is a Drama, Romance, Crime movie.

The Lower Depths has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Lower Depths is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Lower Depths was directed by Jean Renoir.

The main cast of The Lower Depths includes Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim, Louis Jouvet.

The Lower Depths is originally in French.