Rent The Three Sisters (1970)
3.5 of 5 from 61 ratings
2h 35min
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- Synopsis:
Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov, widely considered to be the masterpiece of 20th Century drama, is brought to life here in a stunning film version created by Laurence Olivier in his first directing role since The Prince & The Showgirl. The three sisters of the title, Olga, Masha, and Irina Prozorov evade the dull daily grind of their lives in a small provincial garrison town with dreams of love and escape and of moving to Moscow with their respective military suitors. As the play progresses, the hopes of the sisters are gradually eroded. Arguably the finest cinematic version of a Chekhov play, this is a beautiful study of human nature, aspirations and interactions. It is also a moving and bittersweet look at humanities flaws, the elusiveness of fulfilment of hopes and desires, and the transitory nature of affairs and exchanges. - Actors:
- Jeanne Watts, Joan Plowright, Louise Purnell, Derek Jacobi, Sheila Reid, Kenneth Mackintosh, Daphne Heard, Harry Lomax, Judy Wilson, Mary Griffiths, Ronald Pickup, Laurence Olivier, Frank Wylie, Alan Bates, Richard Kay, David Belcher, George Selway, David Munro, Alan Adams, Robert Walker
- Directors:
- Laurence Olivier, John Sichel
- Writers:
- Moura Budberg, Anton Chekhov
- Studio:
- Warner
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Films About Sisters
