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Movie·1968·1h 30m

From Chekhov with Love

Directed By

Bill Turner

Country

United Kingdom

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// overview

The Story

Based on Anton Chekhov's short story, "About Love". Starring John Gielgud as Chekhov.

Written By

Jonathan Miller

Themes

stage playbroadway theatreplayanton chekhov

Production House

Rediffusion Television Limited

Audience Score

80%
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Skip6%
Timepass14%
Go for it36%
Perfection44%

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// cast

Cast

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Anton Chekhov

Peggy Ashcroft

Peggy Ashcroft

Olga Knipper

Maurice Denham

Maurice Denham

Alexander Chekhov

Wendy Hiller

Wendy Hiller

Mme. Avilova

Dorothy Tutin

Dorothy Tutin

Marie

// crew

Crew

Bill Turner

Director

Jonathan Miller

Writer

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