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Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966)
Directed by Don Sharp
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Overview
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.
Length 91 minutes
Actors
Christopher Lee | Barbara Shelley | Richard Pasco | Francis Matthews | Suzan Farmer | Dinsdale Landen | Renée Asherson | Derek Francis | Joss Ackland | Robert Duncan | Alan Tilvern | John Welsh | John Bailey | Prudence Hyman | Lucy Fleming | Michael Ripper | Michael Godfrey | Bryan Marshall | Maggie Wright | Cyril Shaps | Brian Wilde
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2022 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
I’d meant to get to this during October but the shipment arrived pretty late in the month and I just wasn’t able to fit it in. Glad to have finally seen it though, as it’s been on my to-watch list for ages.
A great performance by Christopher Lee as the titular character anchors this interesting outing from Hammer. He had to have really enjoyed playing this character as an escape from the typical Dracula/Frankenstein’s Monster/Mummy characters he’s so well known for.
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