Die große Katharina (1968): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1968 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1968, Die große Katharina is a komödie film directed by Gordon Flemyng, running about 99 minutes. “By day she was Catherine the Queen. By night she was Catherine the Great.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When British Capt. Charles Edstaston arrives at the court of Catherine the Great in St. Petersburg, Russia, he is stunned by the palace's disorderly condition. The severely intoxicated Prince Potemkin concludes that the handsome Edstaston would be a suitable lover for Catherine, and he coerces the bewildered visitor into her bedchamber. Edstaston manages to escape, but he is repeatedly recaptured and delivered to the mischievous Catherine.
Who’s in it. Die große Katharina stars Peter O'Toole as Capt. Charles Edstaston, Zero Mostel as Potemkin, Jeanne Moreau as Catherine and Jack Hawkins as The British Ambassador, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Die große Katharina 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 Die große Katharina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die große Katharina tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Die große Katharina (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die große Katharina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die große Katharina worth watching?
- Die große Katharina holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die große Katharina?
- Die große Katharina stars Peter O'Toole, Zero Mostel, Jeanne Moreau, Jack Hawkins and Akim Tamiroff.
- When was Die große Katharina released?
- Die große Katharina was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.