Peter the Great (1922)
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
Release Date: November 2, 1922
Cast
- Emil Jannings - Tsar Peter the Great
- Dagny Servaes - Katharina II.
- Bernhard Goetzke - Minister Menschikoff
- Cordy Millowitsch - Zarin Eudoxia
- Walter Janssen - Alexis, Zarewitsch
- Alexandra Sorina - Aphrosinia
- Fritz Kortner - Patriarch Adrian
Screenplay
- Ludwig Metzger (Screenplay)
Production: Europäische Film-Allianz
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Dimitri Buchowetzki
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.