The Living Corpse (1929) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Living Corpse (1929) — The central character of the play, Fedor Protasov, is tormented by the belief that his
The Living Corpse (1929) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Vsevolod Pudovkin as Fyodor Protasov
- Maria Jacobini as Yelizaveta Andreyevna Protasova
- Viola Garden as Sasha, Yelizaveta's sister
- Julia Serda as Anna Pavlovna
- Nato Vachnadze as Masha, gypsy girl
- Gustav Diessl as Karenin
- Vladimir Uralskiy as Petushkov
- Vera Maretskaya as Pretty lady
- Daniil Vvedenskiy as Artemyev
- Porfiri Podobed as Priest
- Pyotr Repnin
- Boris Barnet as Pickpocket
- Vladimir Tsoppi as Fyodor, friend of Protasov's
- Mikhail Zharov as Hired witness (uncredited)
Why Watch The Living Corpse?
The Vibe: The Living Corpse is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1929. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.2/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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