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Catherine the Great

  • TV Movie
  • 19951995
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.3K
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Catherine Zeta-Jones in Catherine the Great (1995)
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Trapped in a loveless arranged marriage to the immature future Czar, a young German Princess proves a skillful political infighter and rises to become Catherine the Great.Trapped in a loveless arranged marriage to the immature future Czar, a young German Princess proves a skillful political infighter and rises to become Catherine the Great.Trapped in a loveless arranged marriage to the immature future Czar, a young German Princess proves a skillful political infighter and rises to become Catherine the Great.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Marvin J. Chomsky
    • John Goldsmith
  • Writers
    • John Goldsmith
    • Frank Tudisco
  • Stars
    • Catherine Zeta-Jones
    • Paul McGann
    • Ian Richardson
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Marvin J. Chomsky
    • John Goldsmith
  • Writers
    • John Goldsmith
    • Frank Tudisco
  • Stars
    • Catherine Zeta-Jones
    • Paul McGann
    • Ian Richardson
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    • 17User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Catherine Zeta-Jones
    Catherine Zeta-Jones
    • Catherineas Catherine
    Paul McGann
    Paul McGann
    • Potemkinas Potemkin
    Ian Richardson
    Ian Richardson
    • Vorontzovas Vorontzov
    Brian Blessed
    Brian Blessed
    • Bestuzhevas Bestuzhev
    John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies
    • Pugachevas Pugachev
    Craig McLachlan
    Craig McLachlan
    • Saltykovas Saltykov
    Hannes Jaenicke
    Hannes Jaenicke
    • Peteras Peter
    Agnès Soral
    Agnès Soral
    • Countess Bruceas Countess Bruce
    Mark McGann
    Mark McGann
    • Orlovas Orlov
    Karl Johnson
    Karl Johnson
    • Sheshkovskyas Sheshkovsky
    Stephen McGann
    Stephen McGann
    • Alexis Orlovas Alexis Orlov
    Veronica Ferres
    Veronica Ferres
    • Vorontzovaas Vorontzova
    Mel Ferrer
    Mel Ferrer
    • Patriarchas Patriarch
    Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Omar Sharif
    Omar Sharif
    • Razumovskyas Razumovsky
    Tim McInnerny
    Tim McInnerny
    • Mad Monkas Mad Monk
    Horst Frank
    Horst Frank
    • Schwerinas Schwerin
    Olivier Pierre
    • Directors
      • Marvin J. Chomsky
      • John Goldsmith
    • Writers
      • John Goldsmith
      • Frank Tudisco
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    • Trivia
      Jeanne Moreau (Elizabeth) played Catherine in Great Catherine (1969).
    • Goofs
      When Catherine trades in her virginity to get pregnant, the skin of her mate's back and legs is tanned, while his buttocks are perfectly white. There were neither sunbathing nor a pair of trunks in 18th century.
    • Quotes

      Catherine: [to Countess Bruce] My dear, I am about to seize the throne of Russia. What on earth shall I wear?

    • Alternate versions
      Approx. 80 minutes were deleted from the US version by A&E compared to the original German version which was shown in 2 parts a 90 minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Neighbours: A 10th Anniversary Celebration (1995)

    User reviews17

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    Top review
    7/10
    Catherine the Beautiful
    There are two types of people who will like Catherine the Great history buffs and Catherine Zeta-Jones fans. I happen to be both, so I was highly entertained by this romantic biopic of Catherine II, in which the lead actress plays the title character in more ways than one.

    Catherine is married to the future Czar, Hannes Jaenicke, and while her marriage leaves much to be desired, she learns to enjoy life in other ways. She takes a lover, Craig McLachlin, and learns the subtle and powerful art of politics in preparation for her reign. With friends, advisors, and adversaries around every corner, Catherine has a very colorful and eventful road ahead of her. With a supporting cast of Jeanne Moreau, Omar Sharif, Mel Ferrer, John Rhys Davies, Ian Richardson, Paul McGann, and Christoph Waltz, the movie will grab and keep your attention from start to finish.

    While Catherine Zeta-Jones looks nothing like the historical figure she's portraying, she's still mesmerizing on the screen. She's never looked more beautiful, and Barbara Baum's exquisite costumes will make it impossible to choose only one gown as your favorite. The film is just as, if not more so, entertaining if you're only interested in fashion rather than history. With such incredible eye candy to stare at-the lead actress and the clothes she wears-I'm sure you'll be captivated. And you'll probably declare Catherine Zeta-Jones as the most beautiful actress in all existence.
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    • Release date
      • April 28, 1996 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • Austria
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Catalina la Grande
    • Filming locations
      • Studio Babelsberg, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
    • Production companies
      • MR Filmproduktion
      • Patrola Film GmbH
      • Skylark Cine Inc.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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