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The Rise of Catherine the Great

The Rise of Catherine the Great

The more he hated her, the more she loved him...this girl of MANY loves who rose to rule a hundred million souls but could not govern her own heart.

The woman who will become Catherine the Great marries into the Russian royal family when she weds Grand Duke Peter, the nephew of Empress Elizabeth. Although the couple has moments of contentment, Peter's cruel and erratic behavior causes a rift between him and Catherine. Mere months after Peter succeeds his aunt as the ruler of Russia, a revolt is brewing, and Catherine is poised to ascend to the throne as the country's new empress.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Rise of Catherine the Great
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1934-02-09
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 5.9/10 (17 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: London Films Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.0626
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

as Grand Duke Peter

Elisabeth Bergner

Elisabeth Bergner

as Catherine

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

as Empress Elisabeth

Gerald du Maurier

Gerald du Maurier

as Lecocq

Irene Vanbrugh

Irene Vanbrugh

as Princess Anhalt-Zerbst

Joan Gardner

Joan Gardner

as Katushienka

Dorothy Hale

Dorothy Hale

as Countess Olga

Diana Napier

Diana Napier

as Countess Vorontzova

Griffith Jones

Griffith Jones

as Grigory Orlov

Gibb McLaughlin

Gibb McLaughlin

as Bestujhev

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934) - Final of movie

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Keywords

princesscoup d'etatbiographypalace intriguecatherine the great

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rise of Catherine the Great?

The Rise of Catherine the Great is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1934-02-09.

Who are the main actors in The Rise of Catherine the Great?

The main cast includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Elisabeth Bergner, Flora Robson, Gerald du Maurier, Irene Vanbrugh, .

Where can I watch The Rise of Catherine the Great online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Rise of Catherine the Great is available.

Is The Rise of Catherine the Great based on a true story?

The more he hated her, the more she loved him...this girl of MANY loves who rose to rule a hundred million souls but could not govern her own heart.

What is the IMDb rating of The Rise of Catherine the Great?

The Rise of Catherine the Great has an IMDb rating of 5.9/10 based on 17 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Rise of Catherine the Great?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Rise of Catherine the Great?

The soundtrack was composed by London Films Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Rise of Catherine the Great filmed?

The Rise of Catherine the Great was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Rise of Catherine the Great?

The total runtime of The Rise of Catherine the Great is 95 minutes.

Is The Rise of Catherine the Great suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Rise of Catherine the Great?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Rise of Catherine the Great.

Does The Rise of Catherine the Great have a post-credit scene?

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