Catherine the Great (HBO)
Empress Catherine's reign in Russia dramatized
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About Catherine the Great (HBO)
Released: 2019
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 1 Seasons Available (4 Episodes)
Cast
Helen Mirren, Jason Clarke, Rory Kinnear, Gina McKee, Joseph Quinn, Kevin McNally, Richard Roxburgh, Thomas Doherty, Raphael Acloque, James Northcote, Sam Palladio, Adam El Hagar, Antonia Clarke, John Hodgkinson, Felix Jamieson, Georgina Beedle, Paul Kaye, Andrew Bone, Paul Ritter, Phil Dunster, Andrew Rothney, Iain Mitchell, Ellis Howard, Clive Russell, Dominic Borrelli, Ilona Bagele, Jekaterina Makarova, Natalia Iokhvidova, Paul Hickey, Valerijus Jevsejevas, Ivars Brakovskis, Albert Welling, Kirill Frolov, Juris Strenga, Armands Bergis, Petras Kezys, Ieva Puke
About Catherine the Great (HBO)
"Catherine the Great" is a 2019 British-American miniseries drama produced by HBO and Sky UK. It portrays the story of Catherine II, the Empress of All Russia, focusing on the later years of her 34-year reign. The story starts after she seized power by overthrowing her husband in a coup, and charts her political machinations, epic-scale wars, cultural pursuits, and passionate love affairs.
Making / Production
The four-part miniseries was directed by Philip Martin and written by Nigel Williams. Filming took place in lavishly decorated sets in countries like Russia, Lithuania, and Latvia, all contributing to the grandeur and intricacy of the 18th-century setting.
Actors
- Helen Mirren as Catherine the Great: Mirren shines as the powerhouse empress, embodying her spirit, fortitude, intelligence, and passions.
- Jason Clarke as Grigory Potemkin: Clarke delivers a strong performance as Catherine's military commander and lover, capturing the intricacies of a soldier and a man deeply in love.
- Rory Kinnear as Nikita Ivanovich Panin: In the role of Catherine's cautious political advisor, Kinnear provides a steady countenance to the boldness of Catherine.
- Gina McKee as Praskovya Bruce: McKee excellently portrays the character of Catherine’s best friend and confidante.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Helen Mirren has a Russian background through her father and has always been fascinated by Russian culture, making her even more suitable for the role of Catherine.
- Catherine the Great was not actually Russian by birth; she was a German princess known as Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst.
- The costumes used in the series were meticulously created to mimic the fashion of 18th-century Russian nobility.
Awards
The series received three Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Limited Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for Helen Mirren.
Quotes
- "I have survived. I have beaten all my enemies."
- "I am to choose between Potemkin and my country?"
- "I am old, but I am not weak."
Music, Soundtrack
- The score of the series was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams and incorporates elements of Russian music, enhancing the historical and geographical context of the show.
- Notable tracks include "Catherine the Great - Main Titles", "The Empress", and "Potemkin’s Declaration".
About Catherine the Great (HBO)
Catherine the Great explores the tumultuous reign and scandal-filled life of Russia's longest-serving female ruler.
