Great Catherine (1968)

Cast

• Peter O'Toole - Capt. Charles Edstaston
• Zero Mostel - Potemkin
• Jeanne Moreau - Catherine
• Jack Hawkins - The British Ambassador
• Akim Tamiroff - Sergeant
• Marie Lohr - Dowager Lady Gorse
• Marie Kean - Princess Dashkoff
• Kenneth Griffith - Naryshkin
• Angela Scoular - Claire
• Kate O'Mara - Varinka

Screenplay

• Hugh Leonard
• George Bernard Shaw (Theatre Play)

Themes

Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy

Keywords

queen, st. petersburg, russia, slapstick comedy, empress, royalty, aristocrat, nobility, englishman abroad, catherine the great, czarina / tsarina / tzarina

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Catherine about?

When British Capt. Charles Edstaston arrives at the court of Catherine the Great in St. Petersburg, Russia, he is stunned by the palace's disorderly condition. The severely intoxicated Prince Potemkin concludes that the handsome Edstaston would be a suitable lover for Catherine, and he coerces the bewildered visitor into her bedchamber. Edstaston manages to escape, but he is repeatedly recaptured and delivered to the mischievous Catherine.

Who directed Great Catherine?

Great Catherine was directed by Gordon Flemyng.

Who stars in Great Catherine?

Great Catherine stars Peter O'Toole, Zero Mostel, Jeanne Moreau, Jack Hawkins, Akim Tamiroff, Marie Lohr.

How long is Great Catherine?

Great Catherine has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).

What genre is Great Catherine?

Great Catherine is a Comedy film.

Where was Great Catherine produced?

Great Catherine was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of Great Catherine?

The themes of Great Catherine include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.