Ivan Groznyy (Ivan the Terrible, Part One)

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100%

Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.
Drama, Art House & International, Classics, Special Interest
Directed By:
Sergei M. Eisenstein

In Theaters:
Dec 30, 1944 Wide

On DVD:
Oct 28, 1998
Criterion Collection

Critic Review - Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)

Most revealing as an unintended allegory for Russian rulers' continuing will, in their aspiration for absolutism, to lead a powerful and menacing empire, regardless of those people far below who get crushed by an iron fist.

May 4, 2009 Full Review Source: Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)

Brian Gibson

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)

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