Nicholas and Alexandra
“The Last Dance of the Romanovs.”
Synopsis
Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overthrown and exiled to Siberia with his family.
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Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-11
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Michael Jayston
Nicholas
Janet Suzman
Alexandra
Roderic Noble
Alexis
Ania Marson
Olga
Lynne Frederick
Tatiana
Candace Glendenning
Marie
Fiona Fullerton
Anastasia
Harry Andrews
Grand Duke Nicholas (Nikolasha)
Irene Worth
The Queen Mother Marie Fedorovna
Tom Baker
Rasputin
Jack Hawkins
Count Fredericks
Timothy West
Dr. Botkin
Katherine Schofield
Tegleva
Jean-Claude Drouot
Gilliard
John Hallam
Nagorny
Guy Rolfe
Dr. Fedorov
John Wood
Col. Kobylinsky
Laurence Olivier
Count Witte
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Screenplay & Story
- James Goldman
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- Nicholas and Alexandra
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, Russian, Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Production Studios
- Horizon Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franklin J. Schaffner
James Goldman, Robert Massie
Richard Rodney Bennett
Manuel Berenguer, Freddie Young
Ernest Walter
Sam Spiegel
Department Leadership Roster
James Goldman
Screenplay
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Franklin J. Schaffner
Director
Antonio Cánovas del Castillo de Rey
Costume Design
Anthony Powell
Costume Design
John Box
Production Design
Jack Maxsted
Production Design
Gil Parrondo
Production Design
Ernest Archer
Production Design
Sam Spiegel
Producer
Yvonne Blake
Costume Design
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Ernest Walter
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nicholas and Alexandra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nicholas and Alexandra about?
Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overthrown and exiled to Siberia with his family.
Who directed Nicholas and Alexandra?
Nicholas and Alexandra was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Who stars in Nicholas and Alexandra?
The principal cast of Nicholas and Alexandra includes Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman, Roderic Noble, Ania Marson, Lynne Frederick.
When was Nicholas and Alexandra released and how long is it?
Nicholas and Alexandra was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 3h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Nicholas and Alexandra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nicholas and Alexandra was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
Is Nicholas and Alexandra based on a book or true story?
Nicholas and Alexandra is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Massie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nicholas and Alexandra?
Nicholas and Alexandra holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).