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"Rasputin, the Mad Monk (Widescreen)"

Christopher Lee (Actor), Barbara Shelley (Actor), Don Sharp (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: DVD
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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The life of the legendary Russian villain Grigori Rasputin was a natural for the Hammer's Gothic style and lurid edge, and the commanding Christopher Lee is the perfect star for the role. With his deep baritone voice and dark, deep-set eyes, Lee creates an intense figure as the diabolical healer and mesmerist with a thirst for power. The film begins with the unapologetically crude and barbaric Rasputin expelled from his monastery for his hard-drinking hedonism and violent behavior, and before long he sets his sights on the bustling city of St. Petersburg. Within no time he has seduced Sonia (Barbara Shelley), lady-in-waiting to the Queen, with his hypnotic gaze and soon insinuates himself into the Royal Family. Lee's lusty portrayal is the highlight of this modest production, which presents an all-too-brief rise to infamy and disappointingly cuts short his notorious death. But if it's not prime Hammer horror, it remains a moody chamber piece with a mesmerizing performance from Lee (one of his best for the studio) and a very different take from MGM's handsome, classy 1932 production Rasputin and the Empress starring the three Barrymores. --Sean Axmaker

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Rasputin movie review...from a true follower Aug 16 2002
Format:DVD
This movie is very well put together, with many facts and so forth...yet the one negative is the assassination scene. It is NOTHING like the REAL assassination poor ole' Grigory Rasputin had to face...in this movie...he's just poisened and thrown out a window...THE END. In real life, much more had to take place to take down the "Saint Who Sinned".
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Rasputin, the clever manipulator Oct 19 2001
Format:DVD
An attractive film by Hammer and a wonderfully powerful performance by Christopher Lee. Lee, an actor who always appears to put his "all" into his characters, doubly delights fans in this version of the Rasputin story. Rasputin is portrayed as an evil, manipulative, slick opportunist who delights in an over abundance of booze (just call him old pickle head!), sex (he can't have just one), and generally irresponsible behavior. He is deliciously amoral and "pig-like." It is a bit odd that everyone in this part of the world sports a British dialect, but no matter -- it's fun!

I do believe this demonstrates the great range of Christopher Lee -- an actor who has never been given ample credit for his tremendous acting talent and distinguished demeanor. A must see for all fans of Christopher Lee and the Hammer films.

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Christopher Lee Saves Another Poor Movie July 21 2001
Format:VHS Tape
I rented this movie because I have recently become a big fan of British horror film actor Christopher Lee. Lee is the saving grace of this film.

The brutal and hypnotic monk Rasputin(Christopher Lee) is expelled from his monastery and temporarily gains great power by manipulating his way into the royal family of Russia.

This movie is a disappointment. "Rasputin and the Empress" could have been a thrilling period piece about Grigori Rasputin and his impact on Russian history. Unfortunately, this film pays little attention to history and doesn't become much more than a mediocre Hammer horror film masquerading as a historical period piece. Christopher Lee saves this movie. "Rasputin and the Empress" offered Lee one of his better roles. He is forceful and frightening as this ruthless historical figure. Richard Pasco and particularly Barbara Shelley give fine supporting performances.

Lee's peformance makes "Rasputin and the Empress" a must-see for all horror fans.

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Most recent customer reviews
Christopher Lee Saves Another Poor Movie
I rented this movie because I have recently become a big fan of British horror film actor Christopher Lee. Lee is the saving grace of this film. Read more
Published on July 21 2001 by Steven Kuroiwa
Watch it for Christopher Lee's performance alone.
Christopher Lee as Rasputin.The film opens in a small russian village Inn.The Inn keeper's wife is near death,and the local Doctor can do nothing to save her. Read more
Published on April 26 2001 by SCOTT W COOPER
Mr. Lee excels
Revered Mr. Lee's apt portrayal of holy man Rasputin came as no surprise, as he himself has made abundantly clear his intentions in matters spiritual. Read more
Published on Nov 27 2000
Hammer "History" Off But Not Studio's Fault
The screenplay for "Rasputin: The Mad Monk" had to be initialed on every page by Prince Yusopov, one of the five conspirators who assassinated Grigori Rasputin. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2000 by Scott A. Nollen
History Lesson for the easily pleased.
If this film is to be trusted Grigory Rasputin was a rather charmless individual whose success with the opposite sex is put down entirely to hypnosis and a rather impressive beard. Read more
Published on Feb 17 2000
Fairly entertaining
I found this film a refreshing change for Hammer and a chance for Christopher Lee to spotlight his talents in a different role. Read more
Published on Dec 22 1999 by Mark McKinney
The Limits of Hammer History
No one could accuse Hammer Studios of an excessive concern with history in this, or any other of their period films. Read more
Published on Dec 3 1999 by Charles S. Tashiro
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