The Brothers Karamazov(1958) Page

Cobb and Brynner’s "superb acting" salvages the more melodramatic moments.

: The screenplay, co-written by the Epstein brothers (who also wrote Casablanca ), focuses heavily on themes of money, inheritance, and unbridled passion .

: The film captures the savage and soulful moods of 1870s Russia through stylized lighting and sets. The Brothers Karamazov(1958)

: Delivers a towering, Oscar-nominated performance as the lecherous and tyrannical patriarch.

Effective condensation of a "formidable novel" into a fast-paced story. Cobb and Brynner’s "superb acting" salvages the more

Ranked by the National Board of Review as one of the . The Negatives :

Reviews were mixed-to-positive, often split between appreciation for its "vigorous drama" and disappointment over lost philosophical depth. : : Delivers a towering, Oscar-nominated performance as the

: In his film debut, Shatner provides a surprisingly subdued and moving portrayal of the saintly youngest brother.