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Romantic drama

Catherine of Russia (1963): Cast

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Catherine of Russia is a 1963 romantic drama directed by Umberto Lenzi, starring Hildegard Knef as Catherine the Great, Raoul Grassilli and Giacomo Rossi Stuart. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Catherine of Russia (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Umberto Lenzi
Genres
Romance , Drama , History
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Catherine of Russia About?

The premise of Catherine of Russia without spoilers.

When Catherine learns that her husband, Tsar Peter of Russia, plans to have her murdered, she orchestrates the release of Count Orlov—Peter’s bitter rival—from prison. Using Orlov’s support, she seizes the throne, declares herself Empress, and commands the Cossack forces in a decisive campaign against her husband.

Catherine of Russia Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • female ruler
  • 18th century
  • husband
  • czar
  • catherine the great
  • russian history
  • 1760s
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Catherine of Russia Cast & Characters

Hildegard Knef leads the cast as Catherine the Great, with Raoul Grassilli as Czar Peter III and Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Count Poniatowski. Directed by Umberto Lenzi; 18 actors are credited in all.

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Catherine of Russia Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Katharina von Russland” and “Catherine de Russie”.

Also known as
  • Katharina von Russland
  • Catherine de Russie
  • Nagy Katalin cárnő
  • Catalina de Rusia

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Catherine of Russia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Catherine of Russia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Catherine of Russia?

Catherine of Russia runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Catherine of Russia released?

Catherine of Russia was released on January 12, 1963.

Who directed Catherine of Russia?

Catherine of Russia was directed by Umberto Lenzi.

More films by Umberto Lenzi

Who is in the cast of Catherine of Russia?

Catherine of Russia stars Hildegard Knef as Catherine the Great, Raoul Grassilli as Czar Peter III and Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Count Poniatowski, among 18 credited actors.

Does Catherine of Russia have a post-credit scene?

No. Catherine of Russia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Catherine of Russia in?

The original language of Catherine of Russia is Italian.

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