Rasputin: The Mad Monk

"Ladies' Man - And Lady Killer!"

Apr 6 1966 Approved 1h 31m
Biography, Drama, Horror

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.

Official Trailer
Plot

Thrown out of his monastery for licentious and drunken behaviour, Rasputin travels to St Petersburg to try his luck. Through a dalliance with one of the czarina's ladies in waiting he soon gains influence at court with his powers of healing and of hypnotism. But he also makes enemies who wish to see him dead.

Written by

Anthony Hinds

Directed by

Don Sharp

Cast

Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Richard Pasco

Crew

View crew

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Seven Arts Productions, Hammer Film Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
Rasputin: The Mad Monk / The Reptile - Original Theatrical Trailer (1966)
Scores
# of Votes
3,601
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA