Rasputin: The Mad Monk

Name: Rasputin: The Mad Monk
Genre: Horror
Released: 1966-03-06
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Richard Pasco, Francis Matthews, Suzan Farmer

1966·Movie·91 min·★ 5.8(92)

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“Ladies' Man - And Lady Killer!”

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.

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About Rasputin: The Mad Monk

Rasputin: The Mad Monk is a 1966 English-language horror film directed by Don Sharp. The cast is led by Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Richard Pasco. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, Kanopy.

Rasputin: The Mad Monk was produced by Hammer Film Productions and Seven Arts Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 6, 1966.

Director: Don Sharp
Writers: Anthony Hinds
Release date: March 6, 1966
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: Hammer Film Productions, Seven Arts Productions

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Rasputin: The Mad Monk cast & crew

Rasputin: The Mad Monk was directed by Don Sharp and written by Anthony Hinds.

The cast features Christopher Lee as Grigori Rasputin, Barbara Shelley as Sonia, Richard Pasco as Dr. Zargo, Francis Matthews as Ivan, Suzan Farmer as Vanessa, and Dinsdale Landen as Peter.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Don Banks, cinematography is by Michael Reed, and it was produced by Anthony Nelson Keys.

Is Rasputin: The Mad Monk worth watching?

Rasputin: The Mad Monk holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 92 ratings, a more divisive horror films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, Rasputin: The Mad Monk is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Rasputin: The Mad Monk

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