The Lower Depths
1936
⭐7.2(79 votes)
1h 32m
DramaRomanceCrime
Overview
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.
About The Lower Depths
The Lower Depths (1936) is a Drama, Romance, Crime film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Lower Depths on Criterion Channel, France Channel Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 79 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
