The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934): Cast & Plot
The Rise of Catherine the Great is a 1934 historical drama directed by Paul Czinner, starring Elisabeth Bergner as Catherine, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Flora Robson. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Paul Czinner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- London Films Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rise of Catherine the Great About?
The premise of The Rise of Catherine the Great without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
She marries Grand Duke Peter, nephew of Empress Elizabeth, entering the Russian royal family. Their marriage has fleeting happiness, but Peter’s cruel, erratic behavior drives a wedge between them. After Peter succeeds his aunt as ruler, a growing revolt positions Catherine to claim the throne as Russia’s new empress.
The Rise of Catherine the Great Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- catherine the great
- czarina
- manipulative female
- f rated
- queen
- empress elisabeth of austria
- costume drama
- period drama
- imperial family
- tragic love
- rise to power
- political unrest
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- misogyny
- insanity
- infidelity
- coup d'etat
- aristocracy
- russian history
The Rise of Catherine the Great Cast & Characters
Elisabeth Bergner leads the cast as Catherine, with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Grand Duke Peter and Flora Robson as Empress Elisabeth. Directed by Paul Czinner; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Czinner
- Elisabeth Bergner as Catherine
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Grand Duke Peter
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Flora Robson as Empress Elisabeth - Irene Vanbrugh as Princess Anhalt-Zerbst
Also Starring in The Rise of Catherine the Great
· 17 more- Griffith Jones Grigory Orlov
- Stewart Granger Regiment Soldier
- Gibb McLaughlin Bestujhev
- Michael Wilding Regiment Soldier
- Charles Carson English Ambassador
- Allan Jeayes Colonel Karnilov
- John Turnbull Rumyantsev
- Laurence Hanray Goudovitch
- Arnold Lucy Minor Role
- Joan Gardner Katushienka
- Judy Kelly Guest at Hunting Lodge
- Clifford Heatherley Ogarev
- Diana Napier Countess Vorontzova
- Gerald du Maurier Lecocq
- William Heughan Minor Role
- Heron Carvic Minor Role
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- Dorothy Hale Countess Olga
The Rise of Catherine the Great Plot Summary
What happens in The Rise of Catherine the Great from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this sweeping historical drama, the rise of Catherine the Great unfolds through a careful mix of court intrigue, personal passion, and political calculation, inviting the audience to watch how a foreign princess becomes the ruler of all the Russias.
In 1744, Princess Sophie Auguste Frederika — Elisabeth Bergner as Catherine — arrives at the court of the Empress Elizabeth, Flora Robson. Catherine is betrothed to Grand Duke Peter, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., the nephew and heir presumptive of the unmarried and childless Empress Elizabeth. The setup places Catherine at the center of a volatile throne room where alliances shift with the seasons and every move can tilt the balance of power.
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The Rise of Catherine the Great Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Catarina, a Grande” and “A cárnő”.
- Also known as
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- Catarina, a Grande
- A cárnő
- Catarina da Rússia
- Katharina die Große
- La grande Caterina
- Katharina den Store
- 俄国女王
- Catalina de Rusia
- A Rainha Imortal
- Возвышение Екатерины Великой
- Lilla kejsarinnan
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The Rise of Catherine the Great FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Rise of Catherine the Great, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rise of Catherine the Great?
The Rise of Catherine the Great runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Rise of Catherine the Great released?
The Rise of Catherine the Great was released on February 9, 1934.
Who directed The Rise of Catherine the Great?
The Rise of Catherine the Great was directed by Paul Czinner.
More films by Paul Czinner Who is in the cast of The Rise of Catherine the Great?
The Rise of Catherine the Great stars Elisabeth Bergner as Catherine, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Grand Duke Peter and Flora Robson as Empress Elisabeth, among 21 credited actors.
Does The Rise of Catherine the Great have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rise of Catherine the Great has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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