Click here to visit our new site --> CafeDVD 2.0 (1944) Rating: Starring: Director: Sergei M. Eisenstein Category: Foreign, Russian, Foreign Classics, Epics, Eastern European Studio: Subtitles: English Length: 85     Directed by Sergei Eisenstein, 'Ivan the Terrible: Parts 1 & 2' (1944) explores the tumultuous reign of Tsar Ivan IV of Russia, showcasing his rise to power, centralization efforts, and internal struggles. The film delves into Ivan’s battle against the boyars and his strategic maneuvers to secure control over the Russian state.