| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 181 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in |
| 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 |
| Notes |
From the book by Robert K. Massie |
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"10054" Disc label |
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Includes digitally remastered audio and video, production notes, interactive menus, theatrical trailer, scene selections, talent and filmographies, and original featurette |
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"The true story of the last Tsar of Russia"-- Cover |
| Credits |
Producer, Sam Spiegel ; director, Franklin Schaffner ; screenplay, James Goldman ; photography, Freddie Young ; music, Richard Rodney Bennett |
| Cast |
Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman |
| Audience |
Rated PG |
| Notes |
DVD region 4 ; PAL ; widescreen format (aspect ratio 2.35:1), Dolby digital |
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English, German, Italian, Spanish dialogue, with optional subtitles in English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Hindi, Portuguese |
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Available for Deakin University staff and students only |
| 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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Revolutions in motion pictures.
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Historical films.
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Film adaptations.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| 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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Columbia Pictures Home Video (Firm)
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