Peter the First, Part I
This, the first Soviet depiction of Peter the Great, set the stage for what would become the post-Revolutionary line concerning the early Romanovs. Rulers like Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great were widely admired for their dedication to Russia and their absolute determination to enhance her position in the world. But praise for the hated later Romanovs conflicted too heavily with the very beliefs that had brought about the Revolution in 1917.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Пётр Первый |
| Year | 1937 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Drama, War, History |
| Director | Vladimir Petrov |
| Runtime | 145 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.7/10 (11 votes) |
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Peter the First, Part I is an acquired taste at 4.7/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1937. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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🎭 Cast
Nikolai Simonov
Tsar Pyotr I
Mikhail Zharov
Alexander Danilovich Menshikov
Nikolai Cherkasov
Prince Alexei
Mikhail Tarkhanov
Field Marshal Sheremetyev
Viktor Dobrovolsky
Yaguzhinsky, an officer / Fedka, a debtor
Alla Tarasova
Catherine, a peasant girl
Konstantin Gibshman
Buinosov, the boyar
Nikolai Orlov
Yemov
Fyodor Bogdanov
Foundry Owner
Vladimir Garin
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