Uncle Vanya (1963)

Director:

Stuart Burge

Writers:

Anton Chekhov (play), Constance Garnett (translation)

Stars:

Michael Redgrave, Max Adrian, Lewis Casson

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Credited cast:
Michael Redgrave	...	Uncle Vanya
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Max Adrian	...	Prof. Alexander Serebryakov
Lewis Casson	...	Telyegin
Fay Compton	...	Marya, the mother
Rosemary Harris	...	Yelena
Robert Lang	...	Yefim
Laurence Olivier	...	Dr. Astrov
Joan Plowright	...	Sonya
Sybil Thorndike	...	Marina, the nurse

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

based on play | independent film | character name in title

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 November 1963 (UK)

Also Known As:

Vanja-eno

Company Credits

Production Co:

Arthur Cantor Films, BHE Films, British Home Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the U.S., the film premiered on television, not in theatres. This made it eligible for Emmy Awards rather than Oscars.

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Connections

Version of Oncle Vania (1962)

User Reviews

Invaluable Record of a Legendary Production

This film is a record of probably the most famous English-language Chekhov production. Of course it's not the same as actually being in the theatre with Olivier and Redgrave, but it's still terrific.

Another reviewer commented negatively about the difference between stage and film acting, but in fact this "Vanya" offers one of Olivier's best *film* performances -- it's subtle and biting, cold-hearted and sweet-natured, incredibly complex and great. And Redgrave isn't far behind him.

10 out of 10