A.P. Chekhov's Scenes (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1973, A.P. Chekhov's Scenes is a drama and comedy film.
What it’s about. A filmed stage performance by the Bolshoi Drama Theatre. Three miniatures based on short stories by A.P. Chekhov: The Darling Dog, The Wrongdoer, The Groom and the Papa, exploring the absurdity of existence. In each miniature, one of the characters inevitably insists on something that is completely unnecessary for the other.
Who’s in it. A.P. Chekhov's Scenes stars Georgi Tovstonogov as Director, German Livanov as Director, Yevgeni Lebedev as "Querido perro" Lt. Dubov and Oleg Basilashvili as "Querido perro" Voluntario Knaps, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, A.P. Chekhov's Scenes sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A.P. Chekhov's Scenes page.
If you liked it. Fans of A.P. Chekhov's Scenes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A.P. Chekhov's Scenes (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A.P. Chekhov's Scenes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A.P. Chekhov's Scenes worth watching?
- A.P. Chekhov's Scenes holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A.P. Chekhov's Scenes?
- A.P. Chekhov's Scenes stars Georgi Tovstonogov, German Livanov, Yevgeni Lebedev, Oleg Basilashvili and Leonid Nevedomsky.
- When was A.P. Chekhov's Scenes released?
- A.P. Chekhov's Scenes was released in 1973.
