Peter the Great
Series Overview
Peter the Great is a 1986 NBC television mini-series starring Maximilian Schell as Russian emperor Peter the Great, and based on the biography by Robert K. Massie. It won three Primetime Emmy Awards, including the award for Outstanding Miniseries.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 4 Episodes
93 min per episode
1986 – 1986
Premiered: Sun, Feb 2, 1986
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Peter the Great Promo Commercial - Possibly Intro to the Show (1986)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-10
Cast & Creators
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Maximilian Schell
Peter the Great
Vanessa Redgrave
Sophia
Omar Sharif
Prince Feodor Romodanovsky
Trevor Howard
Sir Isaac Newton
Laurence Olivier
King William III of Orange
Helmut Griem
Alexander Menshikov
Jan Niklas
Young Peter the Great
Elke Sommer
Charlotte
Renée Soutendijk
Anna Mons
Ursula Andress
Athalie
Mel Ferrer
Frederick
Hanna Schygulla
Catherine Skevronskaya
Mike Gwilym
Shafirov
Günther Maria Halmer
Count Tolstoy
Olegar Fedoro
Boyar Lopukhin
Jan Malmsjö
Patriarch
Lilli Palmer
Natalya
Geoffrey Whitehead
Prince Vasily Golitsyn
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Schiller, Marvin J. Chomsky
Edward Anhalt, Robert K. Massie
Laurence Rosenthal
Vittorio Storaro
Bill Parker
Marvin J. Chomsky, Lawrence Schiller
Department Leadership Roster
Marvin J. Chomsky
Producer
Edward Anhalt
Writer
Lawrence Schiller
Director
Marvin J. Chomsky
Director
Sibylle Ulsamer
Costume Design
Vittorio Storaro
Director of Photography
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Eleonora Maklakova
Costume Design
Bill Parker
Editor
John Blezard
Production Design
Aleksandr Popov
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Peter the Great.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peter the Great
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What is Peter the Great about?
Peter the Great is a 1986 NBC television mini-series starring Maximilian Schell as Russian emperor Peter the Great, and based on the biography by Robert K. Massie. It won three Primetime Emmy Awards, including the award for Outstanding Miniseries.
How many seasons does Peter the Great have?
Peter the Great comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Peter the Great?
Key cast members in Peter the Great include Maximilian Schell, Vanessa Redgrave, Omar Sharif, Trevor Howard, Laurence Olivier.
Who created or directed Peter the Great?
Peter the Great was developed and directed by Lawrence Schiller, Marvin J. Chomsky.