Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
Roy Dotrice: General Alexeiev
Quotes
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General Alexeiev : The duma has appointed a provisional government, and all your ministers have been arrested.
Tsar Nicholas II : Order your troops to march on Petersburg...
General Alexeiev : At this moment, Your Majesty, if my troops knew the czar was here, there's every chance they would turn on you.
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Alexander Kerensky : The Bolsheviks have taken over the station, the telegraphs, the banks. How strong are they? If we had loyal troops, how many would it take to dislodge them?
General Alexeiev : One regiment would be enough. But I haven't got a regiment. At least, not one I can trust.
