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1996 1h 34mRomanceComedyDrama

Set in 1890s North Wales over a long, hot August weekend, the Victorian calm of a household is suddenly upset with the arrival of a London couple who impose their city ways and thoughts on the more rurally based family. An adaptation of Anton Chekhov's play, "Uncle Vanya."

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TMDB score· 13 votes

Synopsis

Set in 1890s North Wales over a long, hot August weekend, the Victorian calm of a household is suddenly upset with the arrival of a London couple who impose their city ways and thoughts on the more rurally based family. An adaptation of Anton Chekhov's play, "Uncle Vanya."

The vibe

walesrural area

Behind it

Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsDirectorJulian MitchellScreenplayRobin VidgeonCinematography

Cast

Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsIeuan Davies
Leslie PhillipsLeslie PhillipsProfessor Alexander Blathwaite
Kate BurtonKate BurtonHelen Blathwaite
Gawn GraingerGawn GraingerDr. Michael Lloyd
Rhian MorganRhian MorganSian Blathwaite
Hugh LloydHugh LloydProsser
Menna TrusslerMenna TrusslerGwen
Rhys IfansRhys IfansGriffiths
Rhoda LewisRhoda LewisMair

Director

Anthony Hopkins

Writer

Julian Mitchell

Release date

8 Aug 1996

Runtime

1h 34m

Studio

Newcomm, Granada Productions, Majestic Films International

Language

English

Countries

United Kingdom,United States of America

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