From Chekhov with Love

From Chekhov with Love

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From Chekhov with Love

1968

1h 30m

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

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John Gielgud

Anton Chekhov

John Gielgud

Acting

Peggy Ashcroft

Olga Knipper

Peggy Ashcroft

Acting

Maurice Denham

Alexander Chekhov

Maurice Denham

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Wendy Hiller

Mme. Avilova

Wendy Hiller

Acting

Dorothy Tutin

Marie

Dorothy Tutin

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