The Cherry Orchard
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Rappaport, Trevor Griffiths, Anton Chekhov
- Original Score
- Nick Bicât
- Original Title
- The Cherry Orchard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Eyre
Helen Rappaport, Trevor Griffiths, Anton Chekhov
Nick Bicât
Ann Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Eyre
Director
Helen Rappaport
Writer
Trevor Griffiths
Writer
Nick Bicât
Original Music Composer
Ann Scott
Producer
Susan Spence
Production Design
Juanita Waterson
Costume Design
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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 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 principal cast of The Cherry Orchard includes Judi Dench, Bill Paterson, Anton Lesser, Harriet Walter, Suzanne Burden.
When was The Cherry Orchard released and how long is it?
The Cherry Orchard was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cherry Orchard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cherry Orchard was composed by Nick Bicât.