Rasputin, the Mad Monk (1966)
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43% of critics liked it
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41% of users liked it
(1,467 ratings)
The life story of the legendary Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin gets the highly fictionalized Hammer Films treatment with this liberal mix of horror and history that presents the mysterious sage as a demonic, otherworldly creature. Christopher Lee stars as the titular monk, who gains entrée to the… More The life story of the legendary Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin gets the highly fictionalized Hammer Films treatment with this liberal mix of horror and history that presents the mysterious sage as a demonic, otherworldly creature. Christopher Lee stars as the titular monk, who gains entrée to the world of the tsar by casting a hypnotic spell on two courtiers, Dr. Zargo (Richard Pasco) and the beautiful Sonia (Barbara Shelley). Becoming a trusted aide and confidant of the tsarina (Renee Ashershon), Rasputin threatens the national power structure. After Sonia kills herself, Zargo resolves to kill the interloper, but stabbing, poisoning, and even bullets don't seem to be able to kill the diabolical Rasputin. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Directed By
- Don Sharp
- Genres
- Drama, Horror, Art House & International
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 6, 1966 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It features Christopher Lee in one of his more powerful performances.
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Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine
Lee's riotous, low-throated interpretation of the back-stabbing mystic is something to behold.
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Gregory Weinkauf, New Times
Ends a little abruptly, but overall this is cinema and Lee is a genius.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Attempts to do too much on too little budget.
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Cast
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Christopher Lee
as Rasputin
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Barbara Shelley
as Sonia
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Richard Pasco
as Dr. Zargo
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Francis Matthews
as Ivan
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Suzanne Farmer
as Vanessa
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Renée Ashershon
as Csarina
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Nicholas Pennell
as Peter
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Derek Francis
as Innkeeper
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Alan Tilvern
as Patron
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Joss Ackland
as The Bishop
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Robert Duncan
as Csarvitch
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John Bailey
as Court Physician
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John Welsh
as The Abbott
