Anton Chekhov's The Seagull (1975)
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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… More 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.
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated,
- Directed By
- John Desmond (II), Nikos Psacharopoulos
- Genres
- Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Special Interest
- In Theaters
- Dec 31, 1975 Wide
- On DVD
- Apr 12, 2005
Critic Reviews
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Mark Bourne, DVDJournal.com
Meanwhile, passions are declared, universal angst shared, the alienation of everyday life revealed, the power of a creative spirit meditated upon, and lives destroyed. Sure, it's a comedy.
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