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The Seagull (1975)

Movie ★ 10.0 118 min

Drama TV Movie

Anton Chekhov's play "The Seagull" is brought to life in this acclaimed 1975 production directed by John Desmond. Seeking to reform the theater, Konstantin (Frank Langella) has written an experimental play with the lead to be acted by his beloved, Nina (Blythe Danner). He arranges the first performance to take place at a country estate, but the presence of his self-absorbed mother (Lee Grant) and her novelist lover disrupts the production.

John J. Desmond Director Stark Young Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 5, 1975
Runtime
118 min
IMDb
tt0215164
Language
Studio
Broadway Theatre Archive

Cast

Blythe Danner Blythe Danner Nina Frank Langella Frank Langella Konstantin Treplev Lee Grant Lee Grant Irina Arkadina Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy Trigorin Marian Mercer Marian Mercer Masha Olympia Dukakis Olympia Dukakis Pauline George Ede Shamrayev David Clennon David Clennon Medvedenko William Swetland Sorin Louis Zorich Louis Zorich Dorn

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Seagull about?
Anton Chekhov's play "The Seagull" is brought to life in this acclaimed 1975 production directed by John Desmond. Seeking to reform the theater, Konstantin (Frank Langella) has written an experimental play with the lead to be acted by his beloved, Nina (Blythe Danner). He arranges the first performance to take place at a country estate, but the presence of his self-absorbed mother (Lee Grant) and her novelist lover disrupts the production.
Who directed The Seagull?
The Seagull was directed by John J. Desmond.
Who stars in The Seagull?
The Seagull stars Blythe Danner, Frank Langella, Lee Grant, Kevin McCarthy.
When was The Seagull released?
The Seagull is a 1975 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch The Seagull?
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