Peter the Great 1986
What is Peter the Great?
Peter the Great is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under War & Politics, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 2, 1986
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- War & Politics, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Peter the Great is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under War & Politics, Drama. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 4 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A sweeping dramatization of Peter the Great’s rise, starring Maximilian Schell, that earned Emmy honors.”
- Strong lead performance by Maximilian Schell
- Based on Robert K. Massie’s biography
- Won three Primetime Emmy Awards
- Contains war and political themes, rated 12+ for mature audiences
Watch it if you enjoy richly detailed historical dramas about powerful leaders.
The miniseries presents mature war and political content, making it suitable for viewers age twelve and older.
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Season 1 · 4 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 2, 1986
- E2 Episode 2 Core Feb 3, 1986
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 4, 1986
- E4 Episode 4 Mytharc Feb 5, 1986
Frequently asked questions
Who portrays Peter the Great in the series?
The role of Peter the Great is played by Maximilian Schell.
What source material is the series based on?
It is based on the biography of Peter the Great by Robert K. Massie.
When was the miniseries originally broadcast?
It aired in 1986 on NBC.
Did the series receive any major awards?
Yes, it won three Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Miniseries.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is classified as a war & politics and drama miniseries.
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