The Lower Depths

The Lower Depths

"From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI"

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.

Release Date

December 11, 1936

Status

Released

Original Title

Les Bas-fonds

Runtime

1h 32min

Budget

Revenue

Language

French

Production Companies

Albatros