Great Catherine (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1968, Great Catherine is a comedy 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. Great Catherine 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, Great Catherine 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 Great Catherine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great Catherine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Catherine (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Great Catherine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Great Catherine worth watching?
- Great Catherine holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Great Catherine?
- Great Catherine stars Peter O'Toole, Zero Mostel, Jeanne Moreau, Jack Hawkins and Akim Tamiroff.