Country Life (1994)
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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.
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Greta ScacchiDeborah Voysey
Kerry FoxSally Voysey
Sam NeillDr. Max Askey
John HargreavesJack Dickens
Michael BlakemoreAlexander Voysey
Googie WithersHannah
Maurie FieldsFred Livingstone
Bryan MarshallMr. PettingerMovie DNA
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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.
How long is Country Life?
Country Life has a runtime of 118 minutes.
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