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National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard (2011)

Movie ★ 8.5 185 min

Drama

Madame Ranevskaya is a spoiled, aging aristocratic lady who returns from a trip to Paris to face the loss of her magnificent Cherry Orchard estate after a default on the mortgage. In denial, she continues living in the past, deluding herself and her family, while the beautiful cherry trees are being axed down by the re-possessor Lopakhin, her former serf, who has his own agenda.

Andrew Upton Writer Howard Davies Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 30, 2011
Runtime
185 min
IMDb
tt1795373
Language
Studio
National Theatre

Themes

Cast

Zoë Wanamaker Zoë Wanamaker Ranyevskaya Claudie Blakley Claudie Blakley Varya Mark Bonnar Mark Bonnar Trofimov Pip Carter Pip Carter Yephidov Kenneth Cranham Kenneth Cranham Firs Conleth Hill Conleth Hill Lopakhin Gerald Kyd Gerald Kyd Yasha James Laurenson James Laurenson Gaev Emily Taaffe Emily Taaffe Dunyasha Charity Wakefield Charity Wakefield Anya Sarah Woodward Sarah Woodward Charlotta Craige Els Craige Els Passer-by Jessica Regan Jessica Regan Ensemble

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Frequently asked questions

What is National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard about?
Madame Ranevskaya is a spoiled, aging aristocratic lady who returns from a trip to Paris to face the loss of her magnificent Cherry Orchard estate after a default on the mortgage. In denial, she continues living in the past, deluding herself and her family, while the beautiful cherry trees are being axed down by the re-possessor Lopakhin, her former serf, who has his own agenda.
Who directed National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard?
National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard was directed by Howard Davies.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard?
National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard stars Zoë Wanamaker, Claudie Blakley, Mark Bonnar, Pip Carter.
When was National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard released?
National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard is a 2011 drama film.
Where can I watch National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard?
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