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Country Life (1994)

 -  Drama | Romance  -  28 July 1995 (USA)
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Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920's. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly ... See full summary »

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Dr. Max Askey
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Deborah Voysey
John Hargreaves ...
Jack Dickens
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Sally Voysey
Michael Blakemore ...
Alexander Voysey
Googie Withers ...
Hannah
Patricia Kennedy ...
Maud Dickens
Ron Blanchard ...
Wally Wells
Robyn Cruze ...
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Maurie Fields ...
Fred Livingstone
Bryan Marshall ...
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Tony Barry ...
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Billy Livingstone
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Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920's. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey. Written by Anonymous

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Drama | Romance

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Rated PG-13 for some sex-related scenes | See all certifications »
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28 July 1995 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Amours champĂȘtres  »

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$350,354 (USA)
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Film adaptation based on and including most of the cast of Michael Blakemore's National Theatre production of "Uncle Vanya". See more »

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Deborah Voysey: When shall we see you again?
Dr. Max Askey: As soon as your husband contracts his next fatal illness, I suppose.
Deborah Voysey: Then, in no time at all.
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Version of Dyadya Vanya (1971) See more »

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COUNTRY LIFE...uncle vanya in OZ...
12 July 2001 | by (louisville KY USA) – See all my reviews

i think that chekhov has been treated badly in many theatrical productions of this play, but this film and the welsh 'uncle vanya,' AUGUST, [with anthony hopkins] are beautiful and heartfelt versions of the story...those who think this is a "disappointing" film are not getting the point...the story is, in fact, about people who are very disappointed in life and love...get it???...chekhov takes a certain patience and maturity to understand...i'm happy that both these films and VANYA ON 42ND STREET were made...chekhov's characters are deep and tragic, but also shallow and comic...just like the rest of us, eh???...give it a looksee...and a chance...


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