Genres
Duration
118 min
Director
Michael Blakemore
Rating
5.6
Release Date
October 27, 1994
Country Life
Original title: Country Life
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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.
Country Life cast
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Greta Scacchi
Character:
Deborah Voysey
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Kerry Fox
Character:
Sally Voysey
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Sam Neill
Character:
Dr. Max Askey
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John Hargreaves
Character:
Jack Dickens
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Michael Blakemore
Character:
Alexander Voysey
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Googie Withers
Character:
Hannah
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Maurie Fields
Character:
Fred Livingstone
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Bryan Marshall
Character:
Mr. Pettinger
