Movies and TvShows featuring "catherine-the-great" theme.

The history of the formation of the personality of the Catherine the Great from the moment of her arrival in Russia as the bride of Grand Duke Peter Fyodorovich to her ascension to the Russian throne. Almost 20 years of palace intrigues, conspiracies, power struggles and personal dramas.

Catherine the Great navigates the complexities of ruling an empire while dealing with an unhappy marriage, pregnancy by rape, and palace intrigue.

Yekaterinburg, Russia, July 17th, 1917. Czar Nicholas II Romanov and his entire family are brutally murdered by the Bolsheviks. This tragic event puts an end to the long dynasty that had ruled the country with an iron hand since the coronation of Michael I Romanov in 1613.

The Scarlet Empress (1934) tells the story of Catherine the Great, a woman who dresses as a man in order to join the army and rise to power. She faces manipulation, politics, and intrigue as she navigates the Russian court and eventually becomes Empress. The film explores her tumultuous relationship with her domineering mother, her mental illness, and her struggles to maintain her power in a decadent and oppressive society.

Historical period melodrama.

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.

Alexei, a young officer, saves the Czarina of a small European kingdom from revolutionary conspirators and is rewarded with her love. Infatuated, he deserts his sweetheart, Anna, the Czarina's lady-in-waiting, only to discover that his Queen is far from true to him. Desperate, he joins the revolutionists and plots against her. The Czarina pleads that she loves only him, and he swears no harm will befall her. Meantime the chancellor nips the revolution in the bud, and the Czarina orders Alexei's arrest. But she causes herself such unhappiness in doing so that she releases him from prison, relinquishes him to Anna, and seeks solace in a new affair with the French Ambassador

In 18th century Russia, a royal scandal ensues when the Czarina Catherine the Great falls in love with a dashing military officer. The aristocracy and the Czar himself are thrown into chaos as rumors spread and alliances are tested. This comedy-drama is a farcical exploration of power, love, and the often absurd world of the Russian court.

There's a party on campus and all the medical students are there. A Sexy Bikini (House Call) party. Relationship drama, a sexy competition, a Dean out to kill the party and a lot of playing...Doctor.

Twenty average, plain, and rather ill-mannered American women are taken to London, England to master the finer arts of British society and be crowned “American Princess” and earn valuable prizes. But first, the women have to learn how to eat dinner, handle cutlery, serve tea, walk in high heels, dance, and act as a proper royal should be.

The movie follows the story of Catherine the Great, a princess who navigates palace intrigue and manipulates those around her to become the powerful czarina of Russia. She faces challenges such as political unrest, misogyny, and infidelity, but ultimately rises to power through a coup d'état. The film explores themes of tragic love, insanity, and the struggles of the aristocracy. It offers a glimpse into Russian history and the life of Catherine the Great.

Vivat, Naval Cadets! is a thrilling adventure and romance movie set in the Russian Empire during the 18th century. The story revolves around palace intrigue, fencing, and a daring horse chase. The film showcases the challenges faced by a group of naval cadets as they navigate through the complex web of political intrigue and vie for the attention of the powerful and enigmatic ruler, Catherine the Great. With breathtaking action sequences and a gripping plot, Vivat, Naval Cadets! captivates viewers with its depiction of loyalty, love, and the pursuit of justice.

A documentary about the history of Ukrainian Cossacks in the Kuban.

Set in 18th-century Ukraine, the film tells a story of comedic fantasy and romance, involving witches, goblins, demons, and a blacksmith. The plot revolves around the adventures of the villagers and their encounters with supernatural elements, while also exploring themes of love and affection.

Caterina finds out that her husband Peter Tzar of Russia, is plotting to kill her. She sets Count Orlov free from prison, Peter's sworn enemy, becomes empress of Russia and leads the Cossacks army against him.

A film about the story of princess Élisabeth Tarakanova.

Giacomo Casanova returns to Venice, to help his brother, falsely accused of robbery.

In 1776, an inventor conceals a Polish nobleman in his chess-playing automaton, a machine whose fame leads it to the court of the Russian empress.

Tarakanova is a 1930 French historical drama film directed by Raymond Bernard and starring Édith Jéhanne, Paule Andral and Olaf Fjord. It depicts the life of Princess Tarakanoff, the pretender to the throne of Catherine II in Eighteenth Century Russia.

A guide to human history through its most audacious power grabs. From Julius Caesar to Napoleon; from Mussolini to the strongmen of the present day - we see how the world we know has been shaped by those who dream big.