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The Sea Gull

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An adaptation of the landmark Chekhov play, this film follows Konstantin (David Warner), an aspiring writer whose unloving mother, Arkadina (Simone Signoret), is involved with haughty novelist Trigorin (James Mason). Trigorin also attracts the attentions of Nina (Vanessa Redgrave), a young woman whom Konstantin has loved from afar. After two years, Arkadina's brother (Harry Andrews) becomes very sick, reuniting everyone and leading Konstantin to make an irrevocable decision about his future.
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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Gets the spirit of Chekhov’s play. Rated: B Nov 20, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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S R It dragged and I didn't care about the characters. Saw on TCM. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/05/23 Full Review Steve D Solid but there are better versions. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Sidney Lumet

Director

James Mason

Trigorin

Vanessa Redgrave

Nina

Simone Signoret

Arkadina

David Warner

Konstantin Treplev

Harry Andrews

Sorin
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Synopsis An adaptation of the landmark Chekhov play, this film follows Konstantin (David Warner), an aspiring writer whose unloving mother, Arkadina (Simone Signoret), is involved with haughty novelist Trigorin (James Mason). Trigorin also attracts the attentions of Nina (Vanessa Redgrave), a young woman whom Konstantin has loved from afar. After two years, Arkadina's brother (Harry Andrews) becomes very sick, reuniting everyone and leading Konstantin to make an irrevocable decision about his future.
Director
Sidney Lumet
Producer
Sidney Lumet
Production Co
Warner Bros., Seven Arts Pictures
Rating
G
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 15, 2009
Runtime
2h 21m
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