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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 ... read more read more...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 Ashershon), Rasputin threatens the national power structure. After Sonia kills herself, Zargo resolves to kill the interloper, but stabbing, poisoning, and even bullets don't seem to be able to kill the diabolical Rasputin. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 32 min.

Directed by: Don Sharp

Release Date: April 6, 1966

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DVD Release Date: November 16, 1999

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  • WrenchLT
    July 1, 2011
    WrenchLT
    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 ente... read morertaining while it lasts with Christopher Lee having fun in the lead role.

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Dennis Schwartz
May 16, 2011
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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

Eric Henderson
January 29, 2004
Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine

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

Gregory Weinkauf
November 25, 2003
Gregory Weinkauf, New Times

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

Ken Hanke
August 14, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Attempts to do too much on too little budget.

March 26, 2009
Variety

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Dave Kehr
January 1, 2000
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

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Michael Szymanski
November 4, 2005
Michael Szymanski, Zap2it.com

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Emanuel Levy
August 30, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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May 24, 2003
Film4

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