Peter the First, Part One_
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.
Starring
Nikolai Simonov, Mikhail Zharov, Nikolai Cherkasov
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Peter the First, Part One was released 89 years ago in 1937.
Overview
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 li...
Peter the First, Part One is a Drama, War, History film with a runtime of 2h 25m.
CAST (17)
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
KG
Konstantin Gibshman
Buinosov, the boyar
NO
Nikolai Orlov
Yemov
Fyodor Bogdanov
Foundry Owner
VG
Vladimir Garin
PK
Petr Kuznetsov
Vlazemsky
Aleksandr Larikov
Old Soldier
Nina Latonina
Olga Buinosova
NL
Nikolai Litvinov
Shafirov
Vladimir Romashkov
Steward Lavrenty Lykov (uncredited)
Georgy Orlov
Zhemov
LA
Leonid Alekseev
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
145 min (2h 25m)
Country
SU
Rating
4.7/10 (11 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Peter the First, Part One about?
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.
How long is Peter the First, Part One?
Peter the First, Part One has a runtime of 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Who stars in Peter the First, Part One?
The cast of Peter the First, Part One includes Nikolai Simonov, Mikhail Zharov, Nikolai Cherkasov, Mikhail Tarkhanov, Viktor Dobrovolsky.
What is the rating of Peter the First, Part One?
Peter the First, Part One has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
War
History