Question 1

Why did Sidney Lumet manage to film 'The Sea Gull' for under $850,000?

Accepted Answer

The cast took salaries of just $25,000 each, allowing the film to be made for less than $850,000.

Question 2

Which cast member is the only American in 'The Sea Gull'?

Accepted Answer

Kathleen Widdoes, who plays Masha, is the only American in the cast.

Question 3

How long is James Mason's uninterrupted take during Nina's conversation with Trigorin?

Accepted Answer

Mason's speech in that scene is performed in one uninterrupted take of more than five minutes and ten seconds.

Question 4

Which Oscar winners and nominees appear in the cast of 'The Sea Gull'?

Accepted Answer

The cast includes Oscar winners Vanessa Redgrave and Simone Signoret, and Oscar nominees James Mason and Denholm Elliott.

Question 5

What is the setting of Anton Chekhov's story adapted in 'The Sea Gull'?

Accepted Answer

The film adapts Chekhov's story of life in rural Russia during the latter part of the 19th century.

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