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The Cherry Orchard

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Set in Russia at the turn of the century, "The Cherry Orchard" chronicles a noblewoman's return to her family estate after a five-year absence to escape troubling memories her son's death. Lyubov Ranevskaya (Charlotte Rampling) arrives home to find the cherry orchard in full bloom, but the finances of the estate on the verge of ruin. Lyubov and her brother, Gaev (Alan Bates), find themselves scrambling to retain a vision of gentility amidst a climate of huge social and economic transition.
The Cherry Orchard

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Critics Consensus

This adaptation of The Cherry Orchard is too tedious to hold interest.

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David Jays Sight & Sound 12/03/2002
One of the film's most effective aspects is its Tchaikovsky soundtrack of neurasthenic regret. Go to Full Review Chris Vognar Dallas Morning News 06/20/2002
B
Ms. Rampling, still beautiful well into her 50s, has an earth-bound weariness and lively spirit that convey a life fully and tragically lived. Go to Full Review Jonathan Perry Boston Globe 05/31/2002
2.5/4
Cacoyannis is perhaps too effective in creating an atmosphere of dust-caked stagnation and labored gentility. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/29/2005
2/5
Steven Leigh Morris L.A. Weekly 02/24/2003
In capturing the understated comedic agony of an ever-ruminating, genteel yet decadent aristocracy that can no longer pay its bills, the film could just as well be addressing the turn of the 20th century into the 21st. Go to Full Review Jean Lowerison San Diego Metropolitan 10/21/2002
Chekhov has never looked or sounded better. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/12/2021 There was potential but the whole thing didn't work that well in the end. See more 12/15/2016 Look at the cast has anyone ever even heard of these people???? See more 02/09/2016 good version of the chekhov classic See more 02/06/2015 great play about the rich being so out of touch with life, See more 01/30/2012 Charlotte Rampling is a wonderful actress and Alan Bates was a great actor but this adaptation of Chekhov moves at a crawl and just isn't compelling. See more 08/30/2011 This adaptation of The Cherry Orchard is a bit too tedious to recommend. See more Read all reviews
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Mihalis Kakogiannis

Director

Charlotte Rampling

Ranyevskaya

Alan Bates

Gayev

Katrin Cartlidge

Varya

Owen Teale

Lopahin

Frances de la Tour

Charlotte Ivanovna

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The Cherry Orchard

(L to R) Alan Bates as Gaev and Charlotte Rampling as Lyubov. Alan Bates as Gaev. Owen Teale as Lopahin. Tushka Bergen as Anya (2nd from left) and Charlotte Rampling as Lyubov (3rd from left). The Garden. Katrin Cartlidge as Varya. Charlotte Rampling as Lyubov Andreyevna. The Cherry Orchard (1999) View more photos

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Synopsis Set in Russia at the turn of the century, "The Cherry Orchard" chronicles a noblewoman's return to her family estate after a five-year absence to escape troubling memories her son's death. Lyubov Ranevskaya (Charlotte Rampling) arrives home to find the cherry orchard in full bloom, but the finances of the estate on the verge of ruin. Lyubov and her brother, Gaev (Alan Bates), find themselves scrambling to retain a vision of gentility amidst a climate of huge social and economic transition.
Director
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Producer
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Screenwriter
Mihalis Kakogiannis, Anton Chekhov
Distributor
Kino Pictures
Production Co
Onassis Foundation, Melanda Film Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 22, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$131.2K
Runtime
2h 21m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)
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