Uncle Vanya
Дядя Ваня
Synopsis
A television film based on the famous production by the Bolshoi Drama Theater is yet another interpretation of Chekhov’s “boring story” — about the life of an intelligent and conscientious Russian man, Ivan Petrovich Voynitsky, “lost” in the rural backwater.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georgi Tovstonogov, Yevgeni Makarov
- Screenplay & Story
- Georgi Tovstonogov, Anton Chekhov
- Original Title
- Дядя Ваня
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm, Lentelefilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georgi Tovstonogov, Yevgeni Makarov
Georgi Tovstonogov, Anton Chekhov
Valeriy Smirnov
Department Leadership Roster
Georgi Tovstonogov
Director
Yevgeni Makarov
Director
Valeriy Smirnov
Director of Photography
Georgi Tovstonogov
Writer
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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 television film based on the famous production by the Bolshoi Drama Theater is yet another interpretation of Chekhov’s “boring story” — about the life of an intelligent and conscientious Russian man, Ivan Petrovich Voynitsky, “lost” in the rural backwater.
Who directed Uncle Vanya?
Uncle Vanya was directed by Georgi Tovstonogov, Yevgeni Makarov.
Who stars in Uncle Vanya?
The principal cast of Uncle Vanya includes Oleg Basilashvili, Kirill Lavrov, Yevgeni Lebedev, Nikolay Trofimov, Zinaida Sharko.
When was Uncle Vanya released and how long is it?
Uncle Vanya was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.