The Idiot

The Idiot

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The Idiot

1966- 1966

1 Seasons

5 Episodes

9.0(1 votes)

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Drama

Overview

A naive and unworldly young man finds himself entangled in a corrupt and greedy society.

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BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

David Buck

Prince Myshkin

David Buck

Acting

Adrienne Corri

Nastasia

Adrienne Corri

Acting

Anthony Bate

Rogozhin

Anthony Bate

Acting

Patrick Newell

Lebediev

Patrick Newell

Acting

Suzan Farmer

Aglaia

Suzan Farmer

Acting

Marian Diamond

Alexandra

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Elizabeth Counsell

Adeline

Elizabeth Counsell

Acting

Ambrosine Phillpotts

Lizaveta Epanchin

Ambrosine Phillpotts

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