Vanya on 42nd Street(1994)
Overview
An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya' plays out by a company of actors. The setting: their run-down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play is shown act by act with the briefest of breaks to move props or for refreshments. The lack of costumes, real props and scenery is soon forgotten.
Director
Louis Malle
Studio
Mayfair Entertainment International
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Wallace Shawn
as Vanya
Julianne Moore
as Yelena
Larry Pine
as Dr. Astrov
Brooke Smith
as Sonya
George Gaynes
as Serybryakov
Lynn Cohen
as Maman
Phoebe Brand
as Nanny
Jerry Mayer
as Waffles
Andre Gregory
as Himself
Madhur Jaffrey
as Mrs. Chao
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Mayfair Entertainment International • The Vanya Company • Channel Four Films
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What is Vanya on 42nd Street about?▼
An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya' plays out by a company of actors. The setting: their run-down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play is shown act by act with the briefest of breaks to move props or for refreshments. The lack of costumes, real props and scenery is soon forgotten.
Who directed Vanya on 42nd Street?▼
Vanya on 42nd Street was directed by Louis Malle and released in 1994. It is a drama film.
How long is Vanya on 42nd Street?▼
Vanya on 42nd Street has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Vanya on 42nd Street?▼
The cast of Vanya on 42nd Street includes Wallace Shawn as Vanya, Julianne Moore as Yelena, Larry Pine as Dr. Astrov, Brooke Smith as Sonya, George Gaynes as Serybryakov and more.
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