Peter the First, Part I (1937)
This, the first Soviet depiction of Peter the Great, set the stage for what would become the post-Revolutionary line concerning the early Romanovs. Rulers like Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great were widely admired for their dedication to Russia and their absolute determination to enhance her position in the world. But praise for the hated later Romanovs conflicted too heavily with the very beliefs that had brought about the Revolution in 1917.
Director: Vladimir Petrov
Genre: Drama, War, History
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: August 30, 1937
Cast
- Nikolai Simonov - Tsar Pyotr I
- Mikhail Zharov - Alexander Danilovich Menshikov
- Nikolai Cherkasov - Prince Alexei
- Mikhail Tarkhanov - Field Marshal Sheremetyev
- Viktor Dobrovolsky - Yaguzhinsky, an officer / Fedka, a debtor
- Alla Tarasova - Catherine, a peasant girl
- Konstantin Gibshman - Buinosov, the boyar
- Nikolai Orlov - Yemov
- Fyodor Bogdanov - Foundry Owner
- Vladimir Garin
Screenplay
Music: Vladimir Shcherbachov
Cinematography: Vyacheslav Gardanov, Vladimir Yakovlev
Production: Lenfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Peter the First, Part I about?
- This, the first Soviet depiction of Peter the Great, set the stage for what would become the post-Revolutionary line concerning the early Romanovs. Rulers like Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great were widely admired for their dedication to Russia and their absolute determination to enhance her position in the world. But praise for the hated later Romanovs conflicted too heavily with the very beliefs that had brought about the Revolution in 1917.
- Who directed Peter the First, Part I?
- Peter the First, Part I was directed by Vladimir Petrov.
- Who stars in Peter the First, Part I?
- Peter the First, Part I stars Nikolai Simonov, Mikhail Zharov, Nikolai Cherkasov, Mikhail Tarkhanov, Viktor Dobrovolsky, Alla Tarasova.
- How long is Peter the First, Part I?
- Peter the First, Part I has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Peter the First, Part I?
- Peter the First, Part I is a Drama, War, History film.
- Where was Peter the First, Part I produced?
- Peter the First, Part I was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of Peter the First, Part I?
- The themes of Peter the First, Part I include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.