The story shows how he came to power in 1917, took control after Lenin death, and stayed there until his death in 1953. Stalin was responsible for more deaths to his own people than Hitler or any other dictator in world history. Excerpts of historical films covering the period of the reign of Czar Nicholas II to Josef Stalin. Russia's Last Tsar Fabled Romanovs, led by Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra, ruled imperial Russia in high splendor, despite the disintegration of their divided, war-torn country. In 1918 the rise of Communism violently collided with the rule of royalty when the tsar, his beloved wife, and their children were murdered and buried in a secret grave.
Story is told from newly discovered photographs and archival film.
A National Geographic special. I only recommend this one for history or art majors who know who this guy is and have an interest. It is a difficult movie to follow, even if you're a history major. This magnificent film is worthy of comparison with the best of Eisenstein's historical dramas. All is well until the arrival of the Red Army of the Caucasus, as the Soviet revolution that has swept Russian comes to Georgia.