The Cherry Orchard
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.
Top Cast
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Peggy Ashcroft
Madame Ranevsky
John Gielgud
Gaev
George Murcell
Yermolai Alexeyevich Lopahin
Judi Dench
Anya
Dorothy Tutin
Varya
Ian Holm
Trofimov
Patsy Byrne
Dunyasha
Patrick Wymark
Semion Panteleyevich Epihodov
Paul Hardwick
Simyon Pishchik
Patience Collier
Charlotta Ivanovna
Roy Dotrice
Firs
David Buck
Yasha
Gordon Gostelow
Passer-by
Russell Hunter
Coachman
Peter Holmes
Coachman
Julian Battersby
Gardener
Bill Wallis
Stationmaster
Narissa Knights
Stationmaster's Wife
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Elliott
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gielgud, Anton Chekhov
- Original Title
- The Cherry Orchard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Royal Shakespeare Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Elliott
John Gielgud, Anton Chekhov
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Elliott
Director
John Gielgud
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cherry Orchard
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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 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 Michael Elliott.
Who stars in The Cherry Orchard?
The principal cast of The Cherry Orchard includes Peggy Ashcroft, John Gielgud, George Murcell, Judi Dench, Dorothy Tutin.
When was The Cherry Orchard released and how long is it?
The Cherry Orchard was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.