Catherine the Great (1995)
Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky
Genres - Drama, Romance, Historical Film |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Historical Epic |
Run Time - 100 min. |
Countries - Austria, Germany, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Perry Seibert
Marvin J. Chomsky's sweeping historical drama, Catherine the Great, features Catherine Zeta-Jones as the title character. The film traces how the leader was able to skillfully manipulate both the societal institutions of the day as well as the powerful men who surrounded her in order to gain control over all of Russia. The cast includes such notable performers as Omar Sharif, Jeanne Moreau, and Mel Ferrer.
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ambition, German [nationality], manipulation, political-intrigue, princess, royalty, Russia, throne, treachery