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The Scarlet Empress

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In the 18th century, a young German princess, Catherine, is sent to the court of Russia to marry the future Tsar, Peter III. Dazzled by the opulence and power of the court, she slowly realizes that her new home is a place of intrigue and danger. Her relationship with her husband is anything but idyllic; Peter, a weak and carefree man, is more concerned with life's pleasures than with ruling, leaving young Catherine in a precarious position.

As Catherine delves into Russian politics and culture, she begins to develop her own character and ambitions. The young woman becomes a master in the art of manipulation, using her enemies to her advantage. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with an intriguing nobleman, leading her to question the sacrifice of her freedom in a marriage imposed for political reasons.

In a world where betrayal and seduction are common currency, Catherine faces increasingly difficult and deadly decisions. The struggle for power and control over her own destiny will lead her to become one of the most notable figures in Russian history. The film explores the limits of love, ambition, and sacrifice, in a visual extravaganza that combines elegance with the drama of a court filled with secrets and intense passions.

Media type
Movie
Year
1934
Director
Josef von Sternberg
Writer
Manuel Komroff
Eleanor McGeary
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.50
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
86.00
Actors
Marlene Dietrich
John Lodge
Sam Jaffe
Louise Dresser
C. Aubrey Smith
Gavin Gordon
Olive Tell
Ruthelma Stevens
Davison Clark
Erville Alderson
Maria Riva
Jane Darwell
Edward Van Sloan
Akim Tamiroff
Marie Wells
Eric Alden
Elinor Fair
Julanne Johnston
Agnes Steele
Philip Sleeman
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski
Gerald Fielding
Richard Alexander
Nadine Beresford
Hal Boyer
James Burke
John Davidson
George Davis
Anna Duncan
May Foster
Ivan Linow
James A. Marcus
Eunice Murdock Moore
Patricia Patrick
Warner Richmond
Blanche Rose
Katherine Sabichi
Sam Savitsky
Dina Smirnova
Minnie Steele
Belle Stoddard
Kent Taylor
Jameson Thomas
Bruce Warren
Leo White
Harry Woods
Gender
Drama
Historia
Romance
Country
United States
Producers
Josef von Sternberg
Original title
The Scarlet Empress
Duration
104
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