Peter the Great_
Peter the Great, having become Tsar of Russia, using his shipbuilding knowledge acquired in a foreign country to establish a navy, and being able to use it, provokes a war with Sweden, defeating that country at the Battle of Poltava. This battle marks a turning point between Peter and Russia. His only son turns out to be a coward, meets a refugee girl and makes her his Empress, alienating himself from the church and many nobles. All these factors lead to a conspiracy...
Starring
Emil Jannings, Dagny Servaes, Bernhard Goetzke
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Peter the Great was released 104 years ago in 1922.
Overview
Peter the Great, having become Tsar of Russia, using his shipbuilding knowledge acquired in a foreign country to establish a navy, and being able to use it, ...
Peter the Great is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 15m.
CAST (7)
Emil Jannings
Tsar Peter the Great
Dagny Servaes
Katharina II.
Bernhard Goetzke
Minister Menschikoff
Cordy Millowitsch
Zarin Eudoxia
Walter Janssen
Alexis, Zarewitsch
Alexandra Sorina
Aphrosinia
Fritz Kortner
Patriarch Adrian
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What is Peter the Great about?
Peter the Great, having become Tsar of Russia, using his shipbuilding knowledge acquired in a foreign country to establish a navy, and being able to use it, provokes a war with Sweden, defeating that country at the Battle of Poltava. This battle marks a turning point between Peter and Russia. His only son turns out to be a coward, meets a refugee girl and makes her his Empress, alienating himself from the church and many nobles. All these factors lead to a conspiracy...
How long is Peter the Great?
Peter the Great has a runtime of 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Who stars in Peter the Great?
The cast of Peter the Great includes Emil Jannings, Dagny Servaes, Bernhard Goetzke, Cordy Millowitsch, Walter Janssen.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History
