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Believing he has killed his father's servant, Dmitri Karamazov is relieved to learn that Gregory (Gregori) will live but stunned to learn his father h...
Father Karamazov's servant, Gregori - recovered from his head injury - testifies what he heard and saw the night that Father Karamazov died.
On the eve of the verdict, Dmitri expresses his belief he should be punished for how he has wronged people - even though he did not kill his father.
Smerdyakov (Father Karamazov's son with another woman who died in childbirth) has an interesting discussion with his half-brother, Ivan.
In this concluding clip of Brothers Karamazov, Dmitri must jeopardize his freedom In order to live his life without regrets.
This is part two of the 1958 film, Brothers Karamazov, directed by Richard Brooks.
This is part three of the 1958 film, Brothers Karamazov, directed by Richard Brooks.
This is part four of the 1958 film, Brothers Karamazov, directed by Richard Brooks.
This is part five of the 1958 film, Brothers Karamazov, directed by Richard Brooks.
The Karamazov brothers seek the advice of a holy man, Father Zosima, to settle a dispute over money.
A major theme of the novel - whether God exists - is introduced in this segment.
Honesty - about feelings and living a good life - at times seems non-existent among some of the Karamazov family and their friends.
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