The Cellar and the Almond Tree
Synopsis
The Countess lives in her East European palace, oblivious to the new regime that has moved in. After the war Volubin, a Marxist writer, is instructed to obtain from her the keys to her wine-cellar, which are needed for a celebration dinner. First shown in 1970, this play charts the transition of dictatorial power in the 20th century.
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- Director
- Alan Bridges
- Screenplay & Story
- David Mercer
- Original Title
- The Cellar and the Almond Tree
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
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Alan Bridges
David Mercer
Graeme MacDonald
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Alan Bridges
Director
David Mercer
Writer
Graeme MacDonald
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What is The Cellar and the Almond Tree about?
The Countess lives in her East European palace, oblivious to the new regime that has moved in. After the war Volubin, a Marxist writer, is instructed to obtain from her the keys to her wine-cellar, which are needed for a celebration dinner. First shown in 1970, this play charts the transition of dictatorial power in the 20th century.
Who directed The Cellar and the Almond Tree?
The Cellar and the Almond Tree was directed by Alan Bridges.
Who stars in The Cellar and the Almond Tree?
The principal cast of The Cellar and the Almond Tree includes Celia Johnson, Peter Vaughan, Sydney Tafler, Bernard Kay, Patsy Byrne.
When was The Cellar and the Almond Tree released and how long is it?
The Cellar and the Almond Tree was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.