Country Life

Country Life

6.3 | 1994-10-27 | Drama Romance

Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920s. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.

Featured Crew

Marc Spicer Camera Operator
Reg Garside Gaffer
Frank Flick Second Assistant Camera
Warren Grieef Key Grip
Michael Blakemore Director
Nicholas Beauman Editor
Robin Dalton Producer
Anton Chekhov Author
Wendy Chuck Costume Design
David Vawser Hairstylist

Cast

Greta Scacchi
Greta Scacchi
Deborah Voysey
Kerry Fox
Kerry Fox
Sally Voysey
Sam Neill
Sam Neill
Dr. Max Askey
John Hargreaves
John Hargreaves
Jack Dickens
Michael Blakemore
Michael Blakemore
Alexander Voysey
Maurie Fields
Maurie Fields
Fred Livingstone
Bryan Marshall
Bryan Marshall
Mr. Pettinger

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