Peter the Great
Peter der Große
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...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dimitri Buchowetzki
- Screenplay & Story
- Ludwig Metzger
- Original Title
- Peter der Große
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Europäische Film-Allianz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dimitri Buchowetzki
Ludwig Metzger
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitri Buchowetzki
Director
Ludwig Metzger
Screenplay
Hans Dreier
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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?
The principal cast of Peter the Great includes Emil Jannings, Dagny Servaes, Bernhard Goetzke, Cordy Millowitsch, Walter Janssen.
When was Peter the Great released and how long is it?
Peter the Great was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.