Rasputin The Mad Monk (1966)
UK quad poster image courtesy of hammerhorror
Starring:
| Christopher Lee | Grigori Rasputin |
| Barbara Shelley | Sonia |
| Richard Pasco | Dr Zargo |
| Francis Matthews | Ivan |
| Suzan Farmer | Vanessa |
Status: In Release
Category: Film
Release date: March 6, 1966 (UK - Theatrical)
Genre: Drama
Country of origin: UK
Language: English
Running time: 90 mins
Directed by: Don Sharp
Written by: Anthony Hinds
Produced by: Anthony Nelson Keys
Synopsis
Rasputin (Lee), 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 satanic 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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17 Oct 2010, 8:15pm
shot back-to-back with "dracula prince of darkness," i wouldn't exactly describe "rasputin the mad monk" as one of hammer's best moments: the plot is rather threadbare and the script is rather poor. however, it is christopher lee in the title role that gives this film a bit of a lift as he puts on a towering performance as the evil, scheming monk. lee's idea of an upset stomach when he is poisoned at the end of the film, never fails to make me or my brother laugh ourselves silly!