| Description |
1 videodisc (189 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
"Newly restored full-length version". |
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From the book by Robert K. Massie. |
| Credits |
Producer, Sam Spiegel ; director, Franklin Schaffner ; screenplay, James Goldman ; photography, Freddie Young ; music, Richard Rodney Bennett. |
| Cast |
Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman. |
| Summary |
Lavish retelling of the final years of the Russian Tsar and Empress. The film begins in 1904 and shows the stark contrast between the opulent life of the nobility and the poverty of the peasants. Over the years Nicholas cannot satify the needs of the people or prevent Russia's entry into World War I, and the Empress falls under the spell of the evil monk, Rasputin. The film ends with the Russian Revolution and the execution of the royal family. |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen format (aspect ratio 2.35:1), Dolby digital. |
| Note |
Includes digitally remastered audio and video, production notes, interactive menus, theatrical trailer, scene selections, talent and filmographies, and original featurette. |
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Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Audience |
Rated PG. |
| Language |
English dialogue, with optional subtitles in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918 -- Drama.
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Alexandra, Empress, consort of Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1872-1918 -- Drama.
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Historical films.
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Revolutions in motion pictures.
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Film adaptations.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Schaffner, Franklin J.
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Jayston, Michael, 1935-
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Suzman, Janet.
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Horizon Pictures (G.B.)
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| ISBN |
0767827775: $29.95 |
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9780767827775 |
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0767827775 |
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