Overview
This, the first Soviet depiction of Peter the Great, set the stage for what would become the post-Revolutionary line concerning the early Romanovs. Rulers like Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great were widely admired for their dedication to Russia and their absolute determination to enhance her position in the world. But praise for the hated later Romanovs conflicted too heavily with the very beliefs that had brought about the Revolution in 1917.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 35 | April 20, 1973 (71) | |
 | 37 | December 15, 1981 (82) | |
 | 34 | September 14, 1966 (63) | |
 | 59 | August 18, 1948 (70) | |
 | 31 | July 28, 1984 (78) | |
 | 39 | April 4, 1973 (75) | |
 | 52 | March 17, 1942 (57) | |
| 62 | December 21, 1947 (72) | |
 | 36 | March 27, 1973 (72) | |
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