To be fair to Sam Spiegel, he didn’t hold the purse strings too tightly on this sumptuous dramatisation of the lives of Czar Nicholas II (Michael Jayston) and his wife Alexandra (Janet Suzman) and it looks almost as stunning as “Doctor Zhivago” (1965). Sadly, though, that look doesn’t translate into anything very compelling to watch as neither lead actor really has what it takes to enliven either their roles or the…
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Michael Jayston
Nicholas
Janet Suzman
Alexandra
Roderic Noble
Alexis
Ania Marson
Olga
Lynne Frederick
Tatiana
Candace Glendenning
Marie
Fiona Fullerton
Anastasia
Harry Andrews
Grand Duke Nicholas (Nikolasha)
Irene Worth
The Queen Mother Marie Fedorovna
Tom Baker
Rasputin
Jack Hawkins
Count Fredericks
Timothy West
Dr. Botkin
Katherine Schofield
Tegleva
Jean-Claude Drouot
Gilliard
John Hallam
Nagorny
Guy Rolfe
Dr. Fedorov
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FAQ about Nicholas and Alexandra
What is Nicholas and Alexandra about?
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.
When was Nicholas and Alexandra released?
Nicholas and Alexandra was released in 1971.
What genres does Nicholas and Alexandra belong to?
Nicholas and Alexandra is categorised as Drama, War, History.
Who stars in Nicholas and Alexandra?
The cast of Nicholas and Alexandra includes Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman, Roderic Noble, Ania Marson, Lynne Frederick.