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Nicholas and Alexandra is a 1971 British epic historical drama film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, from a screenplay by James Goldman and Edward Bond based on Robert K. Massie's 1967 book of the same name. It tells the story of the last ruling Russian monarch, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (Michael Jayston), and his wife, Tsarina Alexandra (Janet Suzman), from 1904 until their deaths in 1918. The ensemble cast includes Tom Baker as Grigori Rasputin, Laurence Olivier as Sergei Witte, Brian Cox as Leon Trotsky, Ian Holm as Vasily Yakovlev, and Vivian Pickles as Nadezhda Krupskaya.
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1971 · 3h 9m · Drama · War · History
TMDB 7.0/10 (79 votes)
Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overthrown and exiled to Siberia with his family.
Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner
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Franklin J. SchaffnerDirector
Michael Jaystonas Nicholas
Janet Suzmanas Alexandra
Roderic Nobleas Alexis
Ania Marsonas Olga
Lynne Frederickas Tatiana
Candace Glendenningas Marie
Fiona Fullertonas Anastasia
Harry Andrewsas Grand Duke Nicholas (Nikolasha)
Irene Worthas The Queen Mother Marie Fedorovna
Tom Bakeras Rasputin
Timothy Westas Dr. BotkinKKatherine Schofieldas Tegleva
Jean-Claude Drouotas Gilliard