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Country Life

First aired on Oct 27, 1994

Runtime: 118 mins

60%

Genres: Drama, Romance

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Greta Scacchi | Deborah Voysey
Kerry Fox | Sally Voysey
Sam Neill | Dr. Max Askey
John Hargreaves | Jack Dickens
Michael Blakemore | Alexander Voysey
Googie Withers | Hannah
Featured Crew
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Frank Flick | Second Assistant Camera
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Reg Garside | Gaffer
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Warren Grieef | Key Grip
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Marc Spicer | Camera Operator
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Michael Blakemore | Director
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Michael Blakemore | Writer