Rasputin: The Mad Monk

1966

1h 31m

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5.8/10

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Rasputin, a crazed and debauched monk wreaks havoc at the local inn one night, chopping off the hand of one of the drinkers. As the bitter locals plan their revenge, the evil Rasputin works his power over the beautiful women who serve at the Tsar's palace. Even the Tsarina herself is seduced by his evil ways and, as his influence begins to dominate government policy, there is only one course of action left... to destroy him before he destroys them all.

Directors

Don Sharp

Writers

Anthony Hinds(screenplay by)

Stars

Christopher Lee

Barbara Shelley

Richard Pasco

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Grigori Rasputin

Sonia

Dr. Zargo

Ivan

Vanessa

Peter

Tsarina

Innkeeper

The Bishop

Tsarvitch

Patron

The Abbot

The Physician

Chatty Woman (uncredited)

Lucy Fleming

Wide Eyes (uncredited)

Michael Ripper

Waggoner (voice) (uncredited)

Michael Godfrey

Doctor (uncredited)

Bryan Marshall

Vasily (uncredited)

Directors

Don Sharp

Writers

Anthony Hinds(screenplay by)

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_**Holy man or unholy devil’s child?**_ A mysterious licentious monk named Grigori Rasputin (Christopher Lee) emerges from western Siberia with powers of healing and hypnosis. He worms his way into favor with the imperial family in prerevolutionary Saint Petersburg, in particular Alexandra (Renée Asherson), but his negative influence and debaucheries prompt conservative opponents to action. The cast is rounded out by Barbara Shelley, Richard Pasco and Francis Matthews. "Rasputin: The Mad Monk” (1966) is a Hammer historical drama/thriller with a bit o’ horror. It’s not a detailed real-life account, but offers the gist of the story in an entertaining manner, which inspires viewers to look up the actual history. Christopher Lee is outstanding as the eponymous character, both commanding and convincing. Meanwhile Shelley is a highlight on the feminine front. Rasputin was assassinated in late, 1916. It is said that his corruption of the government was responsible for the rising discontent of Russians, leading to the October revolution the next year and downfall of the monarchy. The movie runs 1 hour, 31 minutes, and was shot at Bray Studios, just west of London. GRADE: B/B-

Wuchak04 Oct, 2021