The Sea Gull
“The young are always young, foolish and totally out of step.”
Synopsis
Film adaptation of Anton Chekhov's story of life in rural Russia during the latter part of the 19th century.
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The Sea Gull (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2012-11-27
Top Cast
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James Mason
Trigorin
Vanessa Redgrave
Nina
Simone Signoret
Irina Arkadina
David Warner
Konstantin Treplev
Harry Andrews
Pjotr Nikolayevich Sorin
Denholm Elliott
Dr. Yevgeny Dorn
Eileen Herlie
Polina
Alfred Lynch
Semyon Medvedenko
Ronald Radd
Shamraev
Kathleen Widdoes
Masha
Frej Lindqvist
Yakov (uncredited)
Karen Miller
Housemaid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Moura Budberg
- Original Title
- The Sea Gull
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Sidney Lumet Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Moura Budberg, Anton Chekhov
Gerry Fisher
Alan Heim
Sidney Lumet
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lumet
Director
Tony Walton
Costume Design
Alan Heim
Editor
Sidney Lumet
Producer
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
Tony Walton
Production Design
Moura Budberg
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sea Gull
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sea Gull about?
Film adaptation of Anton Chekhov's story of life in rural Russia during the latter part of the 19th century.
Who directed The Sea Gull?
The Sea Gull was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in The Sea Gull?
The principal cast of The Sea Gull includes James Mason, Vanessa Redgrave, Simone Signoret, David Warner, Harry Andrews.
When was The Sea Gull released and how long is it?
The Sea Gull was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sea Gull?
The Sea Gull holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).