Filmed on location in Russia, this Emmy-winning miniseries explores the life of medieval statesman, visionary, and tsar Peter the Great (Maximilian Schell), as he struggles to propel his feudal nation into the modern world. As Peter brings reforms to science, technology, and politics, he also leads his country in war and faces attempts to overthrow him by the Streltsy, Russia's elite military corps. The all-star European cast also includes Vanessa Redgrave, Omar Sharif, Laurence Olivier, Trevor Howard, Ursula Andress. 5 3/4 hrs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; deleted scenes. Region Free