Uncle Vanya
Synopsis
A country doctor (Franchot Tone) loves but cannot have a professor's wife (Clarence Derwent) in Chekhov's play set in czarist Russia.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Goetz, Franchot Tone
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Chekhov
- Original Title
- Uncle Vanya
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Goetz, Franchot Tone
Anton Chekhov
Carl Lerner
Franchot Tone
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Lerner
Editor
John Goetz
Director
Franchot Tone
Director
Mary Merrill
Costume Design
Franchot Tone
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uncle Vanya
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Uncle Vanya about?
A country doctor (Franchot Tone) loves but cannot have a professor's wife (Clarence Derwent) in Chekhov's play set in czarist Russia.
Who directed Uncle Vanya?
Uncle Vanya was directed by John Goetz, Franchot Tone.
Who stars in Uncle Vanya?
The principal cast of Uncle Vanya includes Franchot Tone, Clarence Derwent, Dolores Dorn, Shirley Gale, Gerald Hiken.
When was Uncle Vanya released and how long is it?
Uncle Vanya was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.