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Vanya on 42nd Street (1994)

Movie ★ 6.6 120 min

Drama

An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya' plays out by a company of actors. The setting: their run-down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play is shown act by act with the briefest of breaks to move props or for refreshments. The lack of costumes, real props and scenery is soon forgotten.

Louis Malle Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 19, 1994
Runtime
120 min
Rating
PG
Box office
$1.7M
IMDb
tt0111590
Language
Studio
Mayfair Entertainment International, The Vanya Company, ,

Cast

Wallace Shawn Wallace Shawn Vanya Julianne Moore Julianne Moore Yelena Larry Pine Larry Pine Dr. Astrov Brooke Smith Brooke Smith Sonya George Gaynes George Gaynes Serybryakov Lynn Cohen Lynn Cohen Maman Phoebe Brand Nanny Jerry Mayer Waffles Andre Gregory Andre Gregory Himself Madhur Jaffrey Madhur Jaffrey Mrs. Chao

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Frequently asked questions

What is Vanya on 42nd Street about?
An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya' plays out by a company of actors. The setting: their run-down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play is shown act by act with the briefest of breaks to move props or for refreshments. The lack of costumes, real props and scenery is soon forgotten.
Who directed Vanya on 42nd Street?
Vanya on 42nd Street was directed by Louis Malle.
Who stars in Vanya on 42nd Street?
Vanya on 42nd Street stars Wallace Shawn, Julianne Moore, Larry Pine, Brooke Smith.
When was Vanya on 42nd Street released?
Vanya on 42nd Street is a 1994 drama film.
Where can I watch Vanya on 42nd Street?
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