Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966)

5.8/10 91 min Horror

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.

Cast

Christopher Lee

Grigori Rasputin

Barbara Shelley

Sonia

Richard Pasco

Dr. Zargo

Francis Matthews

Ivan

Suzan Farmer

Vanessa

Dinsdale Landen

Peter

Renée Asherson

Tsarina

Derek Francis

Innkeeper

Joss Ackland

The Bishop

Alan Tilvern

Patron

John Welsh

The Abbot

John Bailey

The Physician

Prudence Hyman

Chatty Woman (uncredited)

Lucy Fleming

Wide Eyes (uncredited)

Michael Ripper

Waggoner (voice) (uncredited)

Bryan Marshall

Vasily (uncredited)

Cyril Shaps

Foxy Face (uncredited)

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