The Living Corpse (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1969, The Living Corpse is a drama film directed by Vladimir Vengerov, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the play of the same name by Leo Tolstoy. According to Fyodor Protasov, the surrounding life is riddled with dirt and falsehood. He does not want to participate "in all this dirty trick", he does not have the courage to fight it, and he chooses the third way — to stage suicide.
Who’s in it. The Living Corpse stars Aleksey Batalov as Fyodor Protasov (Fedya), Alla Demidova as Liza, Oleg Basilashvili as Viktor Karenin and Lidiya Shtykan as Anna Pavlovna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Living Corpse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Living Corpse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Living Corpse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Living Corpse (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Living Corpse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Living Corpse worth watching?
- The Living Corpse holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Living Corpse?
- The Living Corpse stars Aleksey Batalov, Alla Demidova, Oleg Basilashvili, Lidiya Shtykan and Elena Chyornaya.
- When was The Living Corpse released?
- The Living Corpse was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.