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Three Sisters

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Based on the play by Anton Chekhov, this drama focuses on the three Prozorov sisters -- Olga (Jeanne Watts), Masha (Joan Plowright), and Irina (Louise Purnell) -- who long to escape their small Russian town and return to Moscow, where they grew up. Entering the women's melancholy orbit are military men such as Dr. Chebutikin (Laurence Olivier) and Colonel Vershinin (Alan Bates), who serve mostly to complicate the sisters' lives, particularly when Vershinin and Masha begin an ill-advised affair.

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02/06/2015 this is a story that can be re-told in all cultures and time periods. It did drag at times but the message was strong and clear. See more 03/07/2011 A disappointment. Well, not really, I was expecting something like this, but not for it to be so... dull. It's another attempt at the "not quite theatre, not quite film" experience that Olivier and the National Theatre tried with Burge's [i]Othello[/i] - that was a far more successful endeavor. This really needs a bit more cinematic oomph that Olivier doesn't give it, although there are a handful of good moments. Weird point though: he used stock footage from [i]The Prince and the Showgirl[/i] at one point, so Marilyn Monroe can be seen in this film. See more 02/24/2010 Pity there aren't more adaptations of Chekhov' work, but this one is pretty decent. It's a kick to watch Laurence Olivier as doctor Chebutykin. See more 02/14/2009 A beautifully acted and directed version of the play. See more 07/04/2008 Pretty good, well directed and excellent acting. Not my favourite Chekhov, but still very good. Not for everyone though. See more 04/02/2008 Cast is amazing, Plowright is beyond amazing. Staginess creates a bit too much distance for me. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Based on the play by Anton Chekhov, this drama focuses on the three Prozorov sisters -- Olga (Jeanne Watts), Masha (Joan Plowright), and Irina (Louise Purnell) -- who long to escape their small Russian town and return to Moscow, where they grew up. Entering the women's melancholy orbit are military men such as Dr. Chebutikin (Laurence Olivier) and Colonel Vershinin (Alan Bates), who serve mostly to complicate the sisters' lives, particularly when Vershinin and Masha begin an ill-advised affair.
Director
Laurence Olivier, John Sichel
Producer
John Goldstone
Screenwriter
Moura Budberg
Distributor
Kino Video
Production Co
Alan Clore Films
Rating
G
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 2, 1970, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 11, 2007
Runtime
2h 45m