The Brothers Karamazov(1958) May 2026

: Delivers a towering, Oscar-nominated performance as the lecherous and tyrannical patriarch.

“Lee J. Cobb's performance was definitely the highlight of the film and made the film more engaging with each scene he was in.” Rotten Tomatoes The Brothers Karamazov(1958)

: The screenplay, co-written by the Epstein brothers (who also wrote Casablanca ), focuses heavily on themes of money, inheritance, and unbridled passion . : Delivers a towering, Oscar-nominated performance as the

: In his film debut, Shatner provides a surprisingly subdued and moving portrayal of the saintly youngest brother. : Delivers a towering

: Plays the intellectual, atheist brother with an icy, nuanced rigidity.

Director Richard Brooks and cinematographer John Alton used to mirror the raw emotions of the characters.