The Living Corpse
The central character of the play, Fedor Protasov, is tormented by the belief that his wife Liza has never really chosen between him and the more conventional Victor Karenin, a rival for her hand. He wants to kill himself, but doesn't have the nerve. Running away from his life, he first falls in with Gypsies, and into a sexual relationship with a Gypsy singer, Masha.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Живой труп |
| Year | 1929 |
| Country | Germany, Soviet Union |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Fyodor Otsep |
| Runtime | 82 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (9 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Living Corpse is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1929. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Vsevolod Pudovkin
Fyodor Protasov
Maria Jacobini
Yelizaveta Andreyevna Protasova
Viola Garden
Sasha, Yelizaveta's sister
Julia Serda
Anna Pavlovna
Nato Vachnadze
Masha, gypsy girl
Gustav Diessl
Karenin
Vladimir Uralskiy
Petushkov
Vera Maretskaya
Pretty lady
Daniil Vvedenskiy
Artemyev
Porfiri Podobed
Priest
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