The Three Sisters (1970)
In a small Russian town at the turn of the century, three sisters (Olga, Irina, and Masha) and their brother Andrei live but dream daily of their return to their former home in Moscow, where life is charming and stimulating meaningful. But for now they exist in a malaise of dissatisfaction. Soldiers from the local military post provide them some companionship and society, but nothing can suffice to replace Moscow in their hopes. Andrei marries a provincial girl, Natasha, and begins to settle into a life of much less meaning than he had hoped. Natasha begins to run the family her way. Masha, though married, yearns for the sophisticated life and begins a dalliance with Vershinin, an army officer with a sick and suicidal wife. Even Irina, the freshest, most optimistic of the sisters, begins to waver in her dreams until, finally, tragedy strikes.
Cast
- Anthony Hopkins - Andrey
- Janet Suzman - Masha
- Eileen Atkins - Olga
- Michele Dotrice - Irina
- Michael Bryant - Vershinin
- Joss Ackland - Chebutykin
- Sarah Badel - Natasha
- Richard Pearson - Koolyghin
- Donald Pickering - Soliony
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Three Sisters about?
- In a small Russian town at the turn of the century, three sisters (Olga, Irina, and Masha) and their brother Andrei live but dream daily of their return to their former home in Moscow, where life is charming and stimulating meaningful. But for now they exist in a malaise of dissatisfaction. Soldiers from the local military post provide them some companionship and society, but nothing can suffice to replace Moscow in their hopes. Andrei marries a provincial girl, Natasha, and begins to settle into a life of much less meaning than he had hoped. Natasha begins to run the family her way. Masha, though married, yearns for the sophisticated life and begins a dalliance with Vershinin, an army officer with a sick and suicidal wife. Even Irina, the freshest, most optimistic of the sisters, begins to waver in her dreams until, finally, tragedy strikes.
- Who directed The Three Sisters?
- The Three Sisters was directed by Cedric Messina.
- Who stars in The Three Sisters?
- The Three Sisters stars Anthony Hopkins, Janet Suzman, Eileen Atkins, Michele Dotrice, Michael Bryant, Joss Ackland.
- How long is The Three Sisters?
- The Three Sisters has a runtime of 2h 42m (162 minutes).
- What genre is The Three Sisters?
- The Three Sisters is a Drama film.
- Where was The Three Sisters produced?
- The Three Sisters was produced in United Kingdom.