Average Rating: 5.1/10
Reviews Counted: 6
Fresh: 2 | Rotten: 4
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Release Date: Apr 6, 1966 Wide
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The life story of the legendary Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin gets the highly fictionalized Hammer Films treatment with this liberal mix of horror and history that presents the mysterious sage as a demonic, otherworldly creature. Christopher Lee stars as the titular monk, who gains entrée to the world of the tsar by casting a hypnotic spell on two courtiers, Dr. Zargo (Richard Pasco) and the beautiful Sonia (Barbara Shelley). Becoming a trusted aide and confidant of the tsarina (Renee
Apr 6, 1966 Wide
Nov 16, 1999
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It features Christopher Lee in one of his more powerful performances.
Lee's riotous, low-throated interpretation of the back-stabbing mystic is something to behold.
Ends a little abruptly, but overall this is cinema and Lee is a genius.
Enjoyable take on the Rasputin story which neglects historical accuracy in favour of a more sinister supernatural story which see's the mad monk use his hypnotic powers to weed his way up to power via the Russian royal family. It's not one of Hammer's best offerings but it's entertaining while it lasts with Christopher
July 1, 2011
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This is all myth. If you want the truth, read "Rasputin and The Jews: A Reversal of History" (Amazon). Rasputin fought a violent and anti-Semitic society, advocating equal rights for minorities (especially oppressed Jews) and campaigning against war. The Tsar had the blood on his hands of the senseless torture and
July 23, 2011
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