The Lower Depths

Based On the book by Maxim Gorky

The Lower Depths (French: Les bas-fonds) is a 1936 French drama film directed by Jean Renoir and starring Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim and Louis Jouvet. It is based on the 1902 play of the same title by Maxim Gorky. Its scenes contrast the life of the upper and lower classes to comedic effect. It was shot at the Epinay Studios of Eclair and on location between Epinay and Saint-Denis on the Seine.

Summary: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Release date:

December 11, 1936

Director:

Jean Renoir

Cast:

Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim, Louis Jouvet, Vladimir Sokoloff, Alex Allin

Genre:

Crime, Drama

Country:

France

Language:

French

Year page:

1936 in adaptations