The Cherry Orchard (1981)

The Cherry Orchard (1981) poster

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.

Director: Richard Eyre
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 130 min
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Music: Nick Bicât
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Richard Eyre
More Films in Genre: Drama, TV Movie

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 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.
Who directed The Cherry Orchard?
The Cherry Orchard was directed by Richard Eyre.
Who stars in The Cherry Orchard?
The Cherry Orchard stars Judi Dench, Bill Paterson, Anton Lesser, Harriet Walter, Suzanne Burden, Frederick Treves.
How long is The Cherry Orchard?
The Cherry Orchard has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
What genre is The Cherry Orchard?
The Cherry Orchard is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was The Cherry Orchard produced?
The Cherry Orchard was produced in United Kingdom.