The monk Rasputin is summoned by the Russian nobility to use his healing powers to heal the dying heir to the Russian Empire.
Acting
Alexander Conte commits to Rasputin's unhinged charisma completely.
Production
Gaudy palace orgies on what was clearly a tight budget.
Costume
Rasputin's filthy robes vs. the aristocracy's ridiculous excess.
Director
Ernst Hofbauer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ernst Hofbauer was primarily known for German sexploitation films, making this his 'prestige' historical pivot.
This 1984 production arrived during a mini-Rasputin boom, competing with the same year's Alan Rickman TV version.
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