6.1Country Life · 1994
Country Life (1994) is a Drama / Romance film directed by Michael Blakemore, starring Greta Scacchi, Kerry Fox, Sam Neill.
DramaRomance
6.1Overview
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.
Cast
Greta Scacchi, Kerry Fox, Sam Neill, John Hargreaves, Michael Blakemore, Googie Withers, Maurie Fields, Bryan Marshall
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What is "Country Life" about?
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.
When was "Country Life" released?
Country Life was released in 1994.
Who stars in "Country Life"?
The cast includes Greta Scacchi, Kerry Fox, Sam Neill, John Hargreaves.
