From the fabled Hammer Studios comes a distortion of Russian history, but its in that great vivid Hammer color. Most assuredly a lot of liberties have been taken with this tale about a "man of mystery", Rasputin, brought to life by who else but Christopher Lee. This movie shows how The Mad Monk used unexplainable evil powers to garner, or demand, influence and manipulate anyone of his choosing. Rasputin also saw himself having a physical prowess with women; and even eased entry to the court of the czar. My favorite scene is the sequence leading to his assassination; but how was this head strong character so easily duped. Remember this film forgoes accuracy in favor of entertainment. Also in the cast: Barbara Shelley, Francis Matthews, Dinsdale Landon, Robert Duncan and Richard Pasco.
Review of Rasputin: The Mad Monk
