The Seagull (1975)
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.
Director: John J. Desmond
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: January 5, 1975
Cast
- Blythe Danner - Nina
- Frank Langella - Konstantin Treplev
- Lee Grant - Irina Arkadina
- Kevin McCarthy - Trigorin
- Marian Mercer - Masha
- Olympia Dukakis - Pauline
- George Ede - Shamrayev
- David Clennon - Medvedenko
- William Swetland - Sorin
- Louis Zorich - Dorn
Screenplay
Production: Broadway Theatre Archive
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John J. Desmond
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Seagull about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Seagull?
- The Seagull was directed by John J. Desmond.
- Who stars in The Seagull?
- The Seagull stars Blythe Danner, Frank Langella, Lee Grant, Kevin McCarthy, Marian Mercer, Olympia Dukakis.
- How long is The Seagull?
- The Seagull has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is The Seagull?
- The Seagull is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Seagull produced?
- The Seagull was produced in United States of America.