August (1996)
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Anthony Hopkins made his directorial debut with this adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, recasting the action in Hopkins' homeland of Wales. Ieuan Davies (Anthony Hopkins) has devoted most of his life to managing the estate of Professor Blathwaite (Leslie Phillips); while he's… More Anthony Hopkins made his directorial debut with this adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, recasting the action in Hopkins' homeland of Wales. Ieuan Davies (Anthony Hopkins) has devoted most of his life to managing the estate of Professor Blathwaite (Leslie Phillips); while he's generally been content with his lot in life, lately Ieuan feels he's thrown away his existence and wishes he'd done something with himself. The Professor spends only the summer at his estate, and brings along his second wife, Helen (Kate Burton), whom Ieuan has long loved from afar; his frustrated love for her leads him to drink heavily and contemplate murder and suicide. Family friend Dr. Lloyd (Gawn Grainger) is also attracted to Helen, much to the dismay of Ieuan's niece, a plain woman in love with the good Doctor. In addition to directing and starring in August, Hopkins also composed the musical score. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Anthony Hopkins
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Apr 19, 1996 Wide
- Studio
- First Look
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Cast
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Anthony Hopkins
as Ieuan Davies
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Kate Burton
as Helen Blathwaite
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Leslie Phillips
as Professor Alexander Blathwaite
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Gawn Grainger
as Dr. Michael Lloyd
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Rhian Morgan
as Sian Blathwaite
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Hugh Lloyd
as Thomas (Pocky) Prosser
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Beth Morris
as Church Woman
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Rhoda Lewis
as Mair Davies
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Rhys Ifans
as Griffiths
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Terry Rowley
as Tom
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Huw Garmon
as Dafydd Edwards
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Menna Trussler
as Gwen
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Susan Flynn
as Rhianon
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Ioan Meredith
as Quarry Foreman
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Minstrel
as Dr Lloyd's Dog
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Buddug Morgan
as Nesta
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Victoria Pugh
as Housemaid
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Hywel Richards
as Mr Jenkins
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Morgan Ritchie
as Morgan Edwards
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Myfanwy Talog
as Church Woman
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Dylan Thomas
as Groom
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Jāms Thomas
as Quarryman
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Simon Treves
as Quarryman
