Peter the Great (1922)

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Peter the Great, having become Tsar of Russia, using his shipbuilding knowledge acquired in a foreign country to establish a navy, and being able to use it, provokes a war with Sweden, defeating that country at the Battle of Poltava. This battle marks a turning point between Peter and Russia. His only son turns out to be a coward, meets a refugee girl and makes her his Empress, alienating himself from the church and many nobles. All these factors lead to a conspiracy...

Director: Dimitri Buchowetzki
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 75 min
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Production: Europäische Film-Allianz
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Dimitri Buchowetzki
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peter the Great about?
Peter the Great, having become Tsar of Russia, using his shipbuilding knowledge acquired in a foreign country to establish a navy, and being able to use it, provokes a war with Sweden, defeating that country at the Battle of Poltava. This battle marks a turning point between Peter and Russia. His only son turns out to be a coward, meets a refugee girl and makes her his Empress, alienating himself from the church and many nobles. All these factors lead to a conspiracy...
Who directed Peter the Great?
Peter the Great was directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki.
Who stars in Peter the Great?
Peter the Great stars Emil Jannings, Dagny Servaes, Bernhard Goetzke, Cordy Millowitsch, Walter Janssen, Alexandra Sorina.
How long is Peter the Great?
Peter the Great has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Peter the Great?
Peter the Great is a Drama, History film.
Where was Peter the Great produced?
Peter the Great was produced in Germany.