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 Prince of Darkness, yet even though the BBFC afforded it the "X" certificate, it's somewhat tame and more a historical drama than horror film. In truth it's Christopher Lee as…
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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.
Top Cast
Christopher Lee
Grigori Rasputin
Barbara Shelley
Sonia
Richard Pasco
Dr. Zargo
Francis Matthews
Ivan
Suzan Farmer
Vanessa
Dinsdale Landen
Peter
Renée Asherson
Tsarina
Derek Francis
Innkeeper
Joss Ackland
The Bishop
Robert Duncan
Tsarvitch
Alan Tilvern
Patron
John Welsh
The Abbot
John Bailey
The Physician
Prudence Hyman
Chatty Woman (uncredited)
Lucy Fleming
Wide Eyes (uncredited)
Michael Ripper
Waggoner (voice) (uncredited)
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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…
FAQ about Rasputin: The Mad Monk
What is Rasputin: The Mad Monk about?
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…
When was Rasputin: The Mad Monk released?
Rasputin: The Mad Monk was released in 1966.
What genres does Rasputin: The Mad Monk belong to?
Rasputin: The Mad Monk is categorised as Horror.
Who stars in Rasputin: The Mad Monk?
The cast of Rasputin: The Mad Monk includes Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Richard Pasco, Francis Matthews, Suzan Farmer.