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Rasputin

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In the early 20th Century, Russian Czar Nicholas II (Ian McKellen) and his wife, Czarina Alexandra (Greta Scacchi), bring crazed monk Rasputin (Alan Rickman) into their royal court, believing he can heal their gravely ill son. But despite claiming a special connection with God, Rasputin also exhibits volatile and nefarious behavior, which threatens to corrupt the royal family from within. Meanwhile, the political situation outside the palace walls becomes increasingly tumultuous.
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Uli Edel

Director

Alan Rickman

Grigori Rasputin

Greta Scacchi

Tsarina Alexandra

Ian McKellen

Tsar Nicholas II

David Warner

Dr. Botkin

John Wood

Prime Minister Stolypin
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Synopsis In the early 20th Century, Russian Czar Nicholas II (Ian McKellen) and his wife, Czarina Alexandra (Greta Scacchi), bring crazed monk Rasputin (Alan Rickman) into their royal court, believing he can heal their gravely ill son. But despite claiming a special connection with God, Rasputin also exhibits volatile and nefarious behavior, which threatens to corrupt the royal family from within. Meanwhile, the political situation outside the palace walls becomes increasingly tumultuous.
Director
Uli Edel
Producer
Nick Gillott
Production Co
HBO Films, Rysher / Citadel Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Mar 23, 1996
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Stereo