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{{Infobox Movie | |||
|name = ''Nicholas and Alexandra'' | |||
|picture = Nicholas and alexandra.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:UKD.jpg|25px]] United Kingdom | |||
|director = Franklin J. Schaffner | |||
|date= December 13, 1971 | |||
|language = English<br />French<br />German<br />Russian | |||
|studio=Horizon Pictures (II) | |||
|distributor=Columbia-Warner Distributors | |||
|character1=Nicholas II | |||
|actor1=Michael Jayston | |||
|character2=Alexandra | |||
|actor2=[[Janet Suzman]] | |||
|character3=Grand Duke Nicholas | |||
|actor3=[[Harry Andrews]] | |||
|character4=Rasputin | |||
|actor4=[[Tom Baker]] | |||
|character5=Count Fredericks | |||
|actor5=[[Jack Hawkins]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''Nicholas and Alexandra''''' is a 1971 biographical film which partly tells the story of the last Russian monarch, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, and his wife, Tsarina Alexandra. It is based on the 1967 book of the same name by historian Robert K. Massie. | '''''Nicholas and Alexandra''''' is a 1971 biographical film which partly tells the story of the last Russian monarch, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, and his wife, Tsarina Alexandra. It is based on the 1967 book of the same name by historian Robert K. Massie. | ||
The movie stars Michael Jayston in the main role as Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. | The movie stars Michael Jayston in the main role as Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. | ||
The film was nominated six Academy Awards including Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction however the film won only two Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction. | The film was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, and Best Art Direction however the film won only two Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction. | ||
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= Handguns = | = Handguns = | ||
== Webley Bulldog revolver == | == Webley Bulldog revolver == | ||
A Webley Bulldog revolver is used to assassinate an Imperial Russian official. It is later seen in the hands of an Officer guarding the (now ex) Royal Family. | A [[Webley Bulldog]] revolver is used to assassinate an Imperial Russian official. It is later seen in the hands of an Officer guarding the (now ex) Royal Family. | ||
[[Image:WebleyBulldogReplica.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Belgian copy of a Webley Bulldog - 32 caliber.]] | [[Image:WebleyBulldogReplica.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Belgian copy of a Webley Bulldog - 32 caliber.]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraNagant3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin fires his Webley Bulldog at Pyotr Stolypin (Eric Porter)]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraNagant3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin fires his Webley Bulldog at Pyotr Stolypin (Eric Porter)]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraNagant1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Kobylinsky ([[John Wood]]) with his Webley Bulldog.]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraNagant1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Kobylinsky ([[John Wood]]) with his Webley Bulldog.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 == | == Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 == | ||
In the final scene, the Bolshevik captor of the Royal Family, Yakov Yurovsky (Alan Webb), is seen with a nickel finish S & W Schofield. | In the final scene, the Bolshevik captor of the Royal Family, Yakov Yurovsky (Alan Webb), is seen with a nickel finish [[Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3|S & W Schofield]]. | ||
[[Image:Schofield.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 with nickel finish - .45 Schofield.]] | [[Image:Schofield.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 with nickel finish - .45 Schofield.]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraRevolvers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The captor Yakov Yurovsky (center) with his Schofield revolver.]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraRevolvers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The captor Yakov Yurovsky (center) with his Schofield revolver.]] | ||
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== Colt Model 1903/1908 == | == Colt Model 1903/1908 == | ||
In the same scene, the captor is seen cleaning & preparing a Colt Model 1903/1908 with nickel finish. The gun is never fired on screen. | In the same scene, the captor is seen cleaning & preparing a [[Colt Model 1903/1908]] with a nickel finish. The gun is never fired on-screen. | ||
[[Image:Colt_Model_1903 Ni.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Nickel with pearl grips - .32 ACP]] | [[Image:Colt_Model_1903 Ni.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Nickel with pearl grips - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandra Schofield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandra Schofield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== | == Mauser Model 1893 == | ||
Several Russians are seen with | Several Russians are seen with [[1893 Spanish Mauser]] rifles which have mockup Mosin Nagant style magazines and spike bayonets. These rifles also appear in the 1972 movie ''[[Horror Express]]''. | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraLeeEnfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several | [[Image:Spanish1893Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Modelo 1893 - 7x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraLeeEnfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several Mauser rifles in the hands of Bolshevik soldiers.]] | |||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraLeeEnfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraLeeEnfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraMauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandra rifles (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:NicholasAlexandra rifles (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandrabayonet.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandrabayonet.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraMauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Bolshevik soldier on the far left is seen with a Mauser during the standoff.]] | |||
== Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine == | |||
The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with [[Mosin Nagant Model 1944 Carbine|Mosin Nagant carbines]] with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident. | |||
[[Image:M44Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine, with attached side-folding bayonet - 7.62x54mmR]] | |||
== Mosin Nagant | |||
The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with Mosin Nagant carbines with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident. | |||
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[[File:NicholasAlexandraMosinCarbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian Imperial troops firing warning shots in the air.]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMosinCarbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian Imperial troops firing warning shots in the air.]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraMosinCarbine2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the weapon in the same scene.]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMosinCarbine2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the weapon in the same scene.]] | ||
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= Machine Guns = | = Machine Guns = | ||
== Vickers | == Vickers Mk. I == | ||
The revolutionaries are seen armed with Vickers machine guns. | The revolutionaries are seen armed with [[Vickers]] machine guns. | ||
[[Image:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Vickers | [[Image:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Vickers Mk. I with ribbed water jacket - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraMG2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMG2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraMG3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMG3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Maxim MG08 (Vickers mockup) == | == Maxim MG08 (Vickers mockup) == | ||
The MG08 are visually modified Vickers Machine Guns. | The [[MG08]] are visually modified Vickers Machine Guns. | ||
[[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|350px|An original Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|350px|An original Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraMG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Biographical Movie]] | |||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:British Produced/Filmed]] | |||
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Nicholas and Alexandra is a 1971 biographical film which partly tells the story of the last Russian monarch, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, and his wife, Tsarina Alexandra. It is based on the 1967 book of the same name by historian Robert K. Massie.
The movie stars Michael Jayston in the main role as Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, and Best Art Direction however the film won only two Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction.
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The following weapons were used in the film Nicholas and Alexandra:
Handguns
Webley Bulldog revolver
A Webley Bulldog revolver is used to assassinate an Imperial Russian official. It is later seen in the hands of an Officer guarding the (now ex) Royal Family.
Unknown revolver #1
An unknown revolver is seen in the hands of Dr. Lazovert (Vernon Dobtcheff).
Unknown revolver #2
A second unknown revolver is used by Prince Felix Yusupov (Martin Potter), accomplice to the murder of Rasputin.
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Unknown revolvers
The Bolshevik assassins are using revolvers to kill the Royal Family in the end scene.
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Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3
In the final scene, the Bolshevik captor of the Royal Family, Yakov Yurovsky (Alan Webb), is seen with a nickel finish S & W Schofield.
Colt Model 1903/1908
In the same scene, the captor is seen cleaning & preparing a Colt Model 1903/1908 with a nickel finish. The gun is never fired on-screen.
Rifles
Mauser Model 1893
Several Russians are seen with 1893 Spanish Mauser rifles which have mockup Mosin Nagant style magazines and spike bayonets. These rifles also appear in the 1972 movie Horror Express.
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Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine
The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with Mosin Nagant carbines with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident.
Machine Guns
Vickers Mk. I
The revolutionaries are seen armed with Vickers machine guns.
Maxim MG08 (Vickers mockup)
The MG08 are visually modified Vickers Machine Guns.
