Peter the Great (1986) puts the War & Politics vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Maximilian Schell, Vanessa Redgrave, and Omar Sharif, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 3.1/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Peter the Great (1986)
Also known as: Piotr Wielki
First aired: February 2, 1986
Runtime: 93 min
Networks: NBC
Cast: Maximilian Schell, Vanessa Redgrave, Omar Sharif, Trevor Howard, Laurence Olivier, Helmut Griem
Peter the Great is a 1986 NBC television mini-series starring Maximilian Schell as Russian emperor Peter the Great, and based on the biography by Robert K. Massie. It won three Primetime Emmy Awards, including the award for Outstanding Miniseries.
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