Nicholas and Alexandra

Genre: historical biopic

Year Published: 1971

Creator: Franklin J. Schaffner

Credits: Cast: Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman

Description: Tsar Nicholas is warned by the Prime Minister Count Witte and his cousin Grand Duke Nicholas that the war is futile and costing too many lives. The Tsarina Alexandra, a German princess, is disliked by the Russian royal court. She befriends Rasputin, a Siberian peasant passing as a holy man, hoping he will heal Alexei. Alexandra demands his return, but Nicholas stands firm in his decision. World War I begins a few weeks after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.

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