The Sisters (2005)

Based on Anton Chekov's "The Three Sisters" about siblings living in a college town who struggle with the death of their father and try to reconcile relationships in their own lives.

Director:

Arthur Allan Seidelman

Writers:

Richard Alfieri (screenplay), Richard Alfieri (play)

Stars:

Elizabeth Banks, Maria Bello, Erika Christensen

4 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elizabeth Banks	...	Nancy Pecket
Maria Bello	...	Marcia Prior Glass
Erika Christensen	...	Irene Prior
Steven Culp	...	Dr. Harry Glass
Tony Goldwyn	...	Vincent Antonelli
Mary Stuart Masterson	...	Olga Prior
Eric McCormack	...	Gary Sokol
Alessandro Nivola	...	Andrew Prior
Chris O'Donnell	...	David Turzin
Rip Torn	...	Dr. Chebrin
Greg Foote	...	August Prior
Carolyn S. Chambers	...	Female Customer (as Carolyn Chambers)
Ed Ragozzino	...	Minister
Barbara Bechtel	...	Nurse
Tegue DeLeon	...	Paramedic #1

Storyline

Based on Anton Chekov's "The Three Sisters" about siblings living in a college town who struggle with the death of their father and try to reconcile relationships in their own lives.

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Plot Keywords:

three sisters | sex scene | scantily clad female | panties | female frontal nudity | 

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Taglines:

Every family has its secrets

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official soundtrack site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 June 2008 (Greece)

Also Known As:

A három nővér

Filming Locations:

Cottage Grove, Oregon, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

CSC Sisters, Chambers PV LLC, Persistent Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kelli Garner and Bryce Dallas Howard were considered for the role of Irene.

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Goofs

During Vincent's final scene, while he is holding Marcia she has mascara under her eyes from crying. When they turn to walk towards the street her make-up is perfect.

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Quotes

Nancy Pecket: [Irene plays the piano] I'm leaving. I've tried to be part of the family. I have tried to understand you and be patient -
[shouting]
Nancy Pecket: Irene, stop playing the goddamn thing!
[Irene stops playing in shock]
Nancy Pecket: ... I have tried to be patient with your... excentricities as Andrew calls them. But I think you people are all just low, mean and not nearly so smart or high-class as you think you are... or as I thought you were.
Marcia Prior Glass: You know... With some assistance from a book of synonyms and antonyms, that wouldn't...
[...]

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Connections

Version of Teatro de siempre: Las tres hermanas (1967)

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Soundtracks

Of Foreign Lands and People
Written by Robert Schumann
Performed by Victor Alexeeff

User Reviews

Excellent Cast, Direction and Script

I had the privilege of meeting the Director, Arthur Allan Siedelman at the screening of this film. This is probably the first "dialogue-heavy" movie that I really liked. This film is based on Chekov's "The Three Sisters" which is a great story to begin with.

The acting is in one word stunning. Script is like I said very rich in dialogue. Allan Siedelman's direction is very enticing and inviting. I'll root for Maria Bello for an Oscar nomination for her brilliant performance. Scoring is beautiful but subtle.

When released, this movie should draw rave reviews and can only be more successful as more people get to watch it.