Rasputin, the Mad Monk

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Rasputin, the Mad Monk

1966

1h 32m

Mystery & Thriller

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The bearded Russian mystic (Christopher Lee) worms his way into Czar Nicholas II's court by seducing a lady-in-waiting (Barbara Shelley).

Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

Lee's riotous, low-throated interpretation of the back-stabbing mystic is something to behold.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 29, 2004

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Eddie Harrison

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..This historical drama may not be typical Hammer, but it does give Lee one of his best roles, as a monk that’s mad, bad and extremely dangerous to know...

Rated: 3/5

Nov 30, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

It features Christopher Lee in one of his more powerful performances.

Rated: C

May 16, 2011

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 30, 2005

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Gregory Weinkauf

New Times

Ends a little abruptly, but overall this is cinema and Lee is a genius.

Rated: 5/5

Nov 25, 2003

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Attempts to do too much on too little budget.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 14, 2003

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Bucky D

I saw this for the first time last Halloween on TCM. It was really well done and Lee was great in the portrayal.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/19/24

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Liam D

It might not be one of Hammer's best but it's an entertaining historical thriller with one of Christopher Lee (The Four Musketeers, Alexander the Great) best performances

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

A lesser Hammer entry - though it is still worth watching if solely for Christopher Lee's performance in the title role

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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A Hammer productions movie that takes more than a few liberties with story of the mystical monk Rasputin and his effect on the Russian royal family. It essentially does away with the politics and complexities of the story to allow for the character's full visceral impact, menacingly played by Christopher Lee.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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A Hammer productions movie that takes more than a few liberties with story of the mystical monk Rasputin and his effect on the Russian royal family. It essentially does away with the politics and complexities of the story to allow for the character's full visceral impact, menacingly played by Christopher Lee.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

Goofy and not especially historically accurate, Christopher Lee chews up the scenery in this film about the titular monk and his rise to power within the Romanov dynasty. There's not a lot of especially interesting royal court intrigue or especially interesting of supporting characters, but Lee's crazy eyes and wild performance as Rasputin make this film more than worth checking out. Lee really does carry the day here on this one.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Grigori Rasputin

Barbara Shelley

Sonia

Richard Pasco

Dr. Zargo

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Synopsis

The bearded Russian mystic (Christopher Lee) worms his way into Czar Nicholas II's court by seducing a lady-in-waiting (Barbara Shelley).

Director: Don Sharp
Producer: Anthony Nelson Keys
Screenwriter: Anthony Hinds
Production Co: Hammer Film Productions Limited, Seven Arts Productions
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 32m