The Cherry Orchard
Synopsis
Madame Ranevskaya is a spoiled aging aristocratic lady, who returns from a trip to Paris to face the loss of her magnificent Cherry Orchard estate after a default on the mortgage. In denial, she continues living in the past, deluding herself and her family, while the beautiful cherry trees are being axed down by the re-possessor Lopakhin (Teale), her former serf, who has his own agenda.
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Charlotte Rampling
Ranyevskaya
Alan Bates
Gayev
Katrin Cartlidge
Varya
Owen Teale
Lopahin
Tushka Bergen
Anya
Xander Berkeley
Yepihodov
Gerard Butler
Yasha
Andrew Howard
Trofimov
Melanie Lynskey
Dunyasha
Ian McNeice
Pishchik
Frances de la Tour
Charlotte Ivanovna
Michael Gough
Feers
Simeon Victorov
Doridanov
Itzhak Finzi
Stranger
Ivan Pangelov
French Priest
Ivan Grigoriev
Yevstigney
Margarita Kemalova
Yasha's Mother
Yuli Toshev
Auctioneer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mihalis Kakogiannis
- Screenplay & Story
- Mihalis Kakogiannis
- Original Title
- The Cherry Orchard
- Country of Origin
- Cyprus, France, Greece
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- Melanda Film Productions, Greek Film Centre, Amanda Productions, Les Films de l'Astre, Canal+, Eurimages
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Mihalis Kakogiannis, Anton Chekhov
Aris Stavrou
Mihalis Kakogiannis, Takis Hadzis
Mihalis Kakogiannis, Alexander Metodiev, Yannoulla Wakefield
Department Leadership Roster
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Director
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Screenplay
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Producer
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Editor
Takis Hadzis
Editor
Dionysis Fotopoulos
Production Design
Dionysis Fotopoulos
Costume Design
Aris Stavrou
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cherry Orchard
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What is The Cherry Orchard about?
Madame Ranevskaya is a spoiled aging aristocratic lady, who returns from a trip to Paris to face the loss of her magnificent Cherry Orchard estate after a default on the mortgage. In denial, she continues living in the past, deluding herself and her family, while the beautiful cherry trees are being axed down by the re-possessor Lopakhin (Teale), her former serf, who has his own agenda.
Who directed The Cherry Orchard?
The Cherry Orchard was directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis.
Who stars in The Cherry Orchard?
The principal cast of The Cherry Orchard includes Charlotte Rampling, Alan Bates, Katrin Cartlidge, Owen Teale, Tushka Bergen.
When was The Cherry Orchard released and how long is it?
The Cherry Orchard was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cherry Orchard?
The Cherry Orchard holds official age classifications: FR: TP.