Summaries

1974 Australian TV adaptation of Chekhov's play.

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, her former serf, who has his own agenda.

Details

Keywords
  • based on play
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Feb 6, 1974
Countries of origin Australia
Language English
Production companies Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC)

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Tech specs

Runtime 2h
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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