The Three Sisters
Synopsis
In a small Russian town at the turn of the century, three sisters (Olga, Irina, and Masha) and their brother Andrei live but dream daily of their return to their former home in Moscow, where life is charming and stimulating meaningful. But for now they exist in a malaise of dissatisfaction. Soldiers from the local military post provide them some companionship and society, but nothing can suffice to replace Moscow in their hopes. Andrei marries a provincial girl, Natasha, and begins to settle into a life of much less meaning than he had hoped. Natasha begins to run the family her way. Masha, though married, yearns for the sophisticated life and begins a dalliance with Vershinin, an army officer with a sick and suicidal wife. Even Irina, the freshest, most optimistic of the sisters, begins to waver in her dreams until, finally, tragedy strikes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cedric Messina
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Chekhov
- Original Title
- The Three Sisters
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cedric Messina
Anton Chekhov
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Cedric Messina
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What is The Three Sisters about?
In a small Russian town at the turn of the century, three sisters (Olga, Irina, and Masha) and their brother Andrei live but dream daily of their return to their former home in Moscow, where life is charming and stimulating meaningful. But for now they exist in a malaise of dissatisfaction. Soldiers from the local military post provide them some companionship and society, but nothing can suffice to replace Moscow in their hopes. Andrei marries a provincial girl, Natasha, and begins to settle into a life of much less meaning than he had hoped. Natasha begins to run the family her way. Masha, though married, yearns for the sophisticated life and begins a dalliance with Vershinin, an army officer with a sick and suicidal wife. Even Irina, the freshest, most optimistic of the sisters, begins to waver in her dreams until, finally, tragedy strikes.
Who directed The Three Sisters?
The Three Sisters was directed by Cedric Messina.
Who stars in The Three Sisters?
The principal cast of The Three Sisters includes Anthony Hopkins, Janet Suzman, Eileen Atkins, Michele Dotrice, Michael Bryant.
When was The Three Sisters released and how long is it?
The Three Sisters was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.