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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 prere...
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Rasputin: The Mad Monk
1966
Movie
91 min
English
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.
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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Don Sharp•Genres: Biography, Drama, History, Horror
Plot Summary
This Hammer Film Production chronicles the tumultuous life of Grigori Rasputin, a Russian mystic who gained significant influence over the Tsarina Alexandra and the Russian Imperial family. The film depicts his rise from a peasant to a powerful figure, his controversial actions and prophecies, and the eventual conspiracy that led to his demise.
Critical Reception
While not as widely acclaimed as some other Hammer Horror films, 'Rasputin: The Mad Monk' is generally regarded as a solid historical drama with a touch of horror. Christopher Lee's performance as Rasputin is often cited as a highlight, bringing a compelling intensity to the enigmatic figure. The film effectively captures the atmosphere of late Tsarist Russia and explores themes of faith, power, and corruption.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Christopher Lee's commanding performance.
Noted for its historical setting and dramatic portrayal of Rasputin's influence.
Appreciated for its blend of historical drama and Hammer's characteristic gothic style.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available or consistently aggregated for this older film.
Fun Fact
Christopher Lee was reportedly so impressed with his portrayal of Rasputin that he considered it one of his personal favorite roles, stating it was 'the only part I have ever played about which I know a great deal.'
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John Chard
I offer him sins worth forgiving! 1966 was a prolific year for Hammer Films, the company would have 6 films released this year, unsurprisingly the quality of such was variable. Rasputin the Mad Monk was filmed back to back with Dracula P...