Пётр Первый (1937): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1937 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1937, Пётр Первый is a drama, krieg and historie film directed by Vladimir Petrov, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Пётр Первый stars Nikolai Simonov as Tsar Pyotr I, Mikhail Zharov as Alexander Danilovich Menshikov, Nikolai Cherkasov as Prince Alexei and Mikhail Tarkhanov as Field Marshal Sheremetyev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Пётр Первый has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Пётр Первый page.
If you liked it. Fans of Пётр Первый tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Пётр Первый (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Пётр Первый change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Пётр Первый worth watching?
- Пётр Первый holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, krieg and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Пётр Первый?
- Пётр Первый stars Nikolai Simonov, Mikhail Zharov, Nikolai Cherkasov, Mikhail Tarkhanov and Viktor Dobrovolsky.
- When was Пётр Первый released?
- Пётр Первый was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.