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starring: Edward Arnold, Peter Lorre, Marian Marsh, Tala Birell, Elisabeth Risdondirected by: Josef von Sternberg
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786302783940
Format: Black & White, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6302783941
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Release Date: June 23, 1994
Running Time: 88 minutes
Sales Rank: 5608
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: November 22, 1935
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Peter Lorre is excellent
Peter Lorre plays Raskolnikov in this adaptation of Dostoevsky's novel, that puts most of its emphasis on the crime: Edward Arnold as Inspector Porfry plays cat-and-mouse with Lorre after suspecting him of killing an elderly pawnbroker during a robbery. Little of Dostoevsky's motivation in having Raskolnikov commit the crime is explored, and the movie is more a detective story than a psychological drama. Lorre's performance, however, is excellent, as he shifts moods between psychopath, happy-go-lucky ... Read More
Rating:  - WOW! Old movies are GOOD MOVIES??!
We watched this movie after reading the book, and were so impressed with how the movie did a short but effective job of covering the thoughts and themes behind the book. I don't know if any modern movie could do what this old film did. My teenage sons LOVED IT. It will remain in our video library as a classic.
Rating: - Just looking for bang-it-up action?
Hopefully not, because this film doesn't go for mass entertainment by means of hopelessly unrealistic action scenes; rather, this classic adaptation of the famous crime novel is stylishly photographed, strikingly directed, and sincerely acted. This version was a prominent example of great cinematography in my HUM205 cinema class. Watch it with an attentive eye and you will no doubt agree!
Rating:  - Terrible
I found this movie to be absolutely ludicrous. Peter Lorre is the only person speaking with a non english accent, and makes a somewhat absurd Raskolnikoff. Many details from the book are eliminated. The only good thing about this film is when the production becomes so bad as to be laughable-- then, at least, a small bit of enjoyment can be gleaned from this wreck.
Rating:  - Crime and Punishment book vs. video
i was dismayed at how far the movie strayed from the book. it was hard to follow when comparing to the book, peter lorre was badly miscast as raskolnikov and i was generally very disappointed in the movie.
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