Peter the Great(1922)
Peter der Große
Peter the Great Synopsis
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...
Peter the Great (1922) is a drama and history film directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki, released on November 2, 1922 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Emil Jannings, Dagny Servaes, Bernhard Goetzke and Cordy Millowitsch. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Dimitri Buchowetzki
- Writers:
- Ludwig Metzger
- Production:
- Europäische Film-Allianz
- Status:
- Released
Peter the Great Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emil Jannings
as Tsar Peter the Great
Dagny Servaes
as Katharina II.
Bernhard Goetzke
as Minister Menschikoff
Cordy Millowitsch
as Zarin Eudoxia
Walter Janssen
as Alexis, Zarewitsch
Alexandra Sorina
as Aphrosinia
Fritz Kortner
as Patriarch Adrian
Key crew
Directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki, written by Ludwig Metzger.
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Peter the Great Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Peter the Great – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Peter the Great?
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The main cast of Peter the Great (1922) includes Emil Jannings, Dagny Servaes, Bernhard Goetzke, Cordy Millowitsch and Walter Janssen. The film was directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Peter the Great released?
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Peter the Great was released on November 2, 1922 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Peter the Great worth watching?
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Peter the Great (1922) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.