| The Brothers Karamazov | |
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| Directed by | Richard Brooks |
| Produced by | Pandro S. Berman |
| Written by | based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel, screenplay by Julius J. Epstein Philip G. Epstein Richard Brooks |
| Starring | Yul Brynner Maria Schell |
| Music by | Bronislau Kaper |
| Cinematography | John Alton |
| Editing by | John D. Dunning |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date(s) | 1958 |
| Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Brothers Karamazov is a 1958 film made by MGM, based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's title novel. It was directed by Richard Brooks and produced by Pandro S. Berman. The screenplay was by Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein and Richard Brooks. It was entered into the 1958 Cannes Film Festival.[1] The story follows Fyodor, the patriarch of the Karamazov family and his sons. When he tries to decide an heir, the tensions between the Brothers of the film run high, leading to infighting and murder.
Actor Albert Salmi turned down an Oscar nomination for his acting role in the movie.
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