Ivan the Terrible, Part I (1947)
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Set during the early part of his reign, Ivan faces betrayal from the aristocracy and even his closest friends as he seeks to unite the Russian people. Sergei Eisenstein's final film, this is the first part of a three-part biopic of Tsar Ivan IV of Russia, which was never completed due to the producer's dissatisfaction with Eisenstein's attempts to use forbidden experimental filming techniques and excessive cost overruns. The second part was completed but not released for a decade after Eisenstein's death and a change of heart in the USSR government toward his work; the third part was only in its earliest stage of filming when shooting was stopped altogether.
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| Original title | Иван Грозный |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 8, 1947 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | treason, church, wedding, medieval, coronation, intrigue, exile, tatars |
FAQ
What is Ivan the Terrible, Part I about?
Set during the early part of his reign, Ivan faces betrayal from the aristocracy and even his closest friends as he seeks to unite the Russian people. Sergei Eisenstein's final film, this is the first part of a three-part biopic of Tsar Ivan IV of Russia, which was never completed due to the producer's dissatisfaction with Eisenstein's attempts to use forbidden experimental filming techniques and excessive cost overruns. The second part was completed but not released for a decade after Eisenstein's death and a change of heart in the USSR government toward his work; the third part was only in its earliest stage of filming when shooting was stopped altogether.
When was Ivan the Terrible, Part I released?
Ivan the Terrible, Part I was released on Mar 8, 1947 (status: Released).
Who directed Ivan the Terrible, Part I?
Sergei Eisenstein directed Ivan the Terrible, Part I.
What is the TMDB rating of Ivan the Terrible, Part I?
Ivan the Terrible, Part I has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 236 votes.