Movie

Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great

20061h 30m

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Good to know

Release date: 2006-12-17
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: National Geographic
Part of: Icons of Power

About Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great

Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great is a 2006 movie in the Documentary and History genres, starring Alla Oding, Nicholas Schatzki and Irina Malinovskaya. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great in Russia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

National Geographic: Icons of Power - Empress of Ambition documents the life and reign of Russia's Catherine the Great, widely considered one of the most controversial rulers in the history of the world.

Cast

Alla Oding

Catherine the Great

Nicholas Schatzki

Narrator

Irina Malinovskaya

Young Catherine

Stepan Abramov

Tsar Peter III

Pavel Ryabenkov

Emelian Pugachev

Themes & keywords

palace intrigue

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great in Russia?+

Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Russia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great on Netflix?+

Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great is not on Netflix in Russia right now.

How long is Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great?+

Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great?+

Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great stars Alla Oding, Nicholas Schatzki, Irina Malinovskaya, Stepan Abramov and Pavel Ryabenkov.

When did Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great come out?+

Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great is a 2006 movie.

What genre is Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great?+

Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great is Documentary and History film.