Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great

2005

DocumentaryDrama

A colorful, true docudrama about Catherine the Great - a young girl who transforms herself from an obscure German Princess into Russia's most powerful regent.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

October 21, 2005

Last Aired

October 21, 2005

Networks

PBS

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Part 1

Air date: 2005-10-21

E2

Part 2

Cast

Emily Bruni

Emily Bruni

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