The Cherry Orchard
Originally released in 1962. The Cherry Orchard is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Michael Elliott. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Peggy Ashcroft, John Gielgud, and George Murcell
Synopsis
Madame Ranevsky and her daughter Anya return home from Paris to find that their beloved family estate and cherry orchard are to be auctioned off to pay debts. Lopahin, a former serf on the estate who is now a wealthy landowner, proposes razing the home and cherry orchard and dividing the estate into plots that could be leased at great profit. The family, however, continues to hold out hope that their beloved home can somehow be saved from destruction.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peggy Ashcroft
as Madame Ranevsky
John Gielgud
as Gaev
George Murcell
as Yermolai Alexeyevich Lopahin
Judi Dench
as Anya
Dorothy Tutin
as Varya
Ian Holm
as Trofimov
Patsy Byrne
as Dunyasha
Patrick Wymark
as Semion Panteleyevich Epihodov
Paul Hardwick
as Simyon Pishchik
Patience Collier
as Charlotta Ivanovna
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
- Royal Shakespeare Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cherry Orchard about?
Madame Ranevsky and her daughter Anya return home from Paris to find that their beloved family estate and cherry orchard are to be auctioned off to pay debts. Lopahin, a former serf on the estate w...
Who directed The Cherry Orchard?
The Cherry Orchard was directed by Michael Elliott.
How long is The Cherry Orchard?
The Cherry Orchard has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was The Cherry Orchard released?
The Cherry Orchard was released on April 17, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cherry Orchard?
The main cast of The Cherry Orchard includes Peggy Ashcroft, John Gielgud, George Murcell, Judi Dench, Dorothy Tutin.