The Cherry Orchard movie poster

The Cherry Orchard

October 13, 1981 2h 10m

Originally released in 1981. The Cherry Orchard is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Richard Eyre. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Judi Dench, Bill Paterson, and Anton Lesser

Synopsis

Madame Ranevsky and her daughter Anya return home from Paris to find 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

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Release Date October 13, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 2h 10m 130 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cherry Orchard about?

Madame Ranevsky and her daughter Anya return home from Paris to find their beloved family estate and cherry orchard are to be auctioned off to pay debts. Lopahin, a former serf on the estate who is...

Who directed The Cherry Orchard?

The Cherry Orchard was directed by Richard Eyre.

How long is The Cherry Orchard?

The Cherry Orchard has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).

When was The Cherry Orchard released?

The Cherry Orchard was released on October 13, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Cherry Orchard?

The main cast of The Cherry Orchard includes Judi Dench, Bill Paterson, Anton Lesser, Harriet Walter, Suzanne Burden.