Young Catherine (1991 TV Movie)

Vanessa Redgrave: Empress Elizabeth

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• Empress Elizabeth : I imagine nothing, I suspect everything. An Empress with no enemies is no Empress.

• Empress Elizabeth : The Russian people are like children. For me they are as clay is to a potter. They will become what I wish them to become.

• Empress Elizabeth : Over two years - and there is not the single sign of your fulfilling your primary function: to give Russia an heir!

  Catherine : Your Majesty, I have tried...

  Empress Elizabeth : Ah, tsck-tsck-tsck-tsck-tsck! The Court is full of the stories of the Grand Duke's conquests. Yet, you have totally failed in your duties. You are attractive. Clearly, you are resisting his advances. Either that or there's something physically wrong with you. You will be examined today by my personal physician. Go!

• Empress Elizabeth : A virgin? Still, a virgin?

  Doctor : I am certain of it, Your Majesty.

• Empress Elizabeth : You pick your own men; but, be discreet. Above all, be discreet.