A two-part historical epic film about Ivan IV of Russia made by Russian director Sergei Eisenstein. Part 1 was released in 1944 but Part 2 was not released until 1958 due to political censorship. The films were originally planned as part of a trilogy, but Eisenstein died before filming of the third part could be finished.
Ivan the Terrible, Part I

NR1h 35m7.7

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Ivan the Terrible's quest to unify the Russian people is met with treachery from the aristocracy and even his most trusted allies during the early years of his reign.

Ivan the Terrible, Part Two

NR1h 22m7.8

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Ivan the Terrible seeks to solidify his authority by creating a loyal militia, but his enemies, the powerful Russian nobles, secretly conspire to eliminate him.

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