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Directed by | Franklin J. Schaffner |
Written by | James Goldman Robert K. Massie (book) |
Produced by | Sam Spiegel |
Starring | Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman |
Cinematography | Freddie Young |
Edited by | Ernest Walter |
Music by | Richard Rodney Bennett |
Production company | Horizon Pictures |
Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date | 30 December 1971 |
Running time | 189 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Nicholas and Alexandra is a 1971 biographical movie. It tells the story of the last Russian monarch, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, and his wife, Tsarina Alexandra.
The movie was made from the book by Robert K. Massie. It was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
It won Academy Awards for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (John Box, Ernest Archer, Jack Maxsted, Gil Parrondo, Vernon Dixon) and Best Costume Design. It was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Janet Suzman), Best Cinematography, Best Music, Original Dramatic Score and Best Picture.[1]
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This soundtrack was written by Richard Rodney Bennett.