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	Rasputin, the Mad Monk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rasputin, the Mad Monk is a 1966 Hammer film directed by Don Sharp.
		Rasputin protests that he is sexually immoral because he likes to give God "sins worth forgiving".
		Rasputin heads for Moscow, where he forces his way into the home of Dr Zargo (Pasco), from where he begins his campaign to gain influence over the Tsarina (Asherson).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rasputin,_the_Mad_Monk (407 words)

	Alexander Palace Time Machine - Grigori Efimovich Rasputin
		Rasputin was born in the Tyumen district of Siberia, far away from the glittering salons in the Imperial Capital of St. Petersburg.
		As Rasputin staggered into the next room, he spoke, prophetically saying that although she would live, for the rest of her life Anna would be a cripple.
		Rasputin cunningly knew how to undermine his enemies in the church and soon had them exiled or in disgrace.
	www.alexanderpalace.org /palace/Rasputin.html (824 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - Rasputin - The 'Mad Monk'
		Gregory Efimovich Rasputin was born in 1869 in Prokovskoe, Siberia.
		With Rasputin's influence growing stronger the 'monk' began to advise Alexandra, a move that continued to distance the Romanov family from the Russian people and it was not too long before rumours of an affair began to spread throughout the palace.
		Rasputin crawled on the ground, and his assailant struck him with a blow to the head.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A2622403 (1424 words)

	disinformation \| rasputin: the mad monk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Rasputin's shrewd grasp of human psychology gradually gained him influence, and he was appointed imperial lampkeeper.
		Rasputin's reputation was assured when he seemed to heal Alexis (Aleksey), the only son of Czar Nicholas II and his wife Alexandra (Aleksandra), of the rare blood disease Hemophilia.
		Rasputin had prophecied the decline and fall of the Romanov empire if he was assassinated, and the ultra-royalist desire for a renewed monarchy never materialized.
	www.disinfo.com /archive/pages/dossier/id291/pg1 (1169 words)

	Rasputin - The Mad Monk
		Grigory Rasputin was born in Siberia in the late eighteen hundreds, the son of Russian peasants.
		And mad he may well have been, but it was a sly madness, one that won him the friendship, even the love, of the Empress Alexandra and made him one of the most powerful and feared men in Russia.
		Rasputin is reputed to have healed the boy, and it is thus that he gained the trust of the Empress and the admiration of a large number of the Russian people.
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	Pharr Out! Rasputin retro
		Rasputin's daughter Maria claimed that Lee's portrayal of her father was especially good.
		The Rasputin we first meet is a man who is driven by his own wants, but not beyond helping a woman in need.
		Rasputin throws open the snow veiled shutters of the flat he all but usurped from Zargo, staring into the dark night.
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	IGN: The Horror Geek Speaks: Rasputin the Mad Monk
		While Rasputin is primarily a historical drama (albeit one that plays fast and loose with the historical facts of the tale), it also has its share of horrific moments.
		Rasputin was shot at the same time as Dracula: Prince of Darkness and shares much of the cast and sets (in fact, if you look closely enough, you'll spot what sets were re-used in each film).
		Ultimately, Rasputin: The Mad Monk isn't one of Hammer's best films—it's a little light on the horror elements, it doesn't really stick to the historical facts, and even the death of Rasputin (which is what most people remember about the man) is truncated to an unsatisfyingly short length.
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	Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966)
		Though victorious in battle, Rasputin’s fellow clergymen are not impressed with their colleague’s violent behavior; his drinking and fornicating doesn’t do much to plead his case, either.
		Rasputin is nonetheless indicative of a standard Hammer film: lavish colors; dopey monster (or monk, in this case) fodder; and a cunning villain who almost effortlessly does as he/she pleases.
		Rasputin doesn’t capitalize on the aesthetics of the countryside.
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		Rasputin however is overly fond of both the bottle and women and before long after a nasty run in with some of the village locals seeking revenge over a young girl he has seduced in a hayloft Rasputin is expelled from his Monastery.
		Rasputin's ruthless and opportunistic streak comes out and before long he is enjoying the rich bounty of his power over the Tsarina getting himself set up in a large mansion with servants.
		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.
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	DVD Times - Rasputin The Mad Monk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Rasputin is first introduced to us as a mysterious stranger, wild of beard and low on social skills, who cures the wife of an innkeeper.
		The truth about Rasputin would clearly not make a very interesting film so Hammer have decided to sex it up and add all manner of semi-Gothic trappings to persuade their punters that this is some kind of historical horror movie.
		Rasputin The Mad Monk and Dracula Prince of Darkness were meant to be the main attractions but both films are shamed by their double-bill partners; the excellent Plague of the Zombies and the very atmospheric The Reptile.
	www.dvdtimes.co.uk /content.php?contentid=6388 (1582 words)

	Who was Rasputin, the mad monk?
		It was around this time that he acquired the nick name ‘Rasputin’, meaning ‘dissolute.’ In his 20’s Gregory spent time in various monasteries, had a vision of the Virgin Mary and declared that God had some special purpose for his life.
		When Rasputin showed himself able to heal their haemophiliac son, Alexis, the bond was truly cemented.
		Russia was finally free of the sinister influence of the Mad Monk.
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	THE CINEMA LASER LASERDISC REVIEW-- RASPUTIN THE MAD MONK
		RASPUTIN THE MAD MONK ($50) is another sterling addition to Elite Entertainment’s continuing series of Hammer films on Laserdisc.
		As a Holy Man, Rasputin leaves a lot to de desired, spending much of his time drinking and carousing with women, then again, there is the occasional maiming and murder to consider.
		RASPUTIN THE MAD MONK was produced in CinemaScope, but there were some problems with anamorphic film elements, which necessitated that the film be transferred at 2.1:1 instead of 2.35:1.
	www.thecinemalaser.com /ld_reviews/rasputin-the-mad-monk.htm (511 words)

	THE CINEMA LASER DVD REVIEW-- RASPUTIN THE MAD MONK
		RASPUTIN THE MAD MONK takes the notorious historical figure and practically turns him into a movie monster (whether Rasputin was a monster in real life is something I'll leave to the historians).
		As Rasputin, Christopher Lee certainly gives one of the finest performances of his career, perfectly embodying the crafty monk who has abandoned his vows for the ways of the flesh.
		RASPUTIN THE MAD MONK has been framed at 2.10:1 because the film was shot with early CinemaScope lenses, which causes some distortion at the extreme edges of the frame when projected through modern equipment.
	www.thecinemalaser.com /dvd_reviews/rasputin-the-mad-monk-dvd.htm (587 words)

	Rasputin: The Mad Monk
		Rasputin makes his escape, gets threatened to be put on suspension by the church and decides that he should go to St. Petersburg to make his fortune in show biz.
		Rasputin is sent for per the plan and he shows up and saves this little twerp.
		In fact, Rasputin doesn't do much more than dump Sonia (he suggests that she go "destroy" herself so she slits her wrists later on) and then gets caught up in some lame revenge scheme concocted by the friend of Sonia's brother (don't ask) and Dr. Zargo.
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	Rasputin, the Mad Monk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The monk drank several glasses of poisoned wine, and consumed several pastries with potassium cyanide as an active ingredient.
		When this failed to stop Rasputin, he was shot by Prince Felix Yusupov, shot again, stabbed repeatedly, and finally met his end drowned in the icy Neva river.
		There are stories that Rasputin's penis was severed from his body prior to his demise, but we believe those to be false.
	www.celebritymorgue.com /rasputin (94 words)

	Rasputin the Mad Monk - DVD review
		Rasputin walks into a tavern and cures the landlord's wife's fever by drawing it out with his hands.
		After using and manipulating a lady in waiting to the Russian Tsar, Rasputin hypnotises her into arranging an 'accident' for the Tsar's little boy, so that he can heal the child and gain favour with the court in St Petersburg.
		Whatever, Rasputin the Mad Monk from 1966 is a better than average offering from the prolific Hammer archives, with an on-form Christopher Lee alone making it worth a look.
	www.sci-fi-online.50megs.com /reviews/dvd/04-10-11_Rasputin.htm (379 words)

	Rasputin The Mad Monk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Don't get the name confused with Rasputin the mad Russian, who was a pro wrestler, and even more dangerous than the mad monk.
		Rasputin was finally murdered because he had tremendous influence over the Czar.
		The Czar, a gambler, was losing loads of money thanks to Rasputin's lack luster hockey predictions, which the Czar had incredible faith in.
	www.hillcity-comics.com /movie_reviews/movie0149.htm (236 words)

	Rasputin - The Mad Monk [1966] @ EOFFTV
		Manipulative monk Grigori Yefimovitch Rasputin, blessed with the gift of healing, inveigles his way into the household of the Tsar by hypnotising Sonia, one of the Tsarina's ladies-in-waiting.
		Thanks to Lee's extraordinary performance as the infamous Russian monk, Rasputin the Mad Monk is rather more enjoyable than it would otherwise have been.
		Lee's imposing presence and sinister reading of the parts imbues Rasputin with more than a trace of supernatural menace, hinting at the "great, roaring bull of a man" that Lee saw in the role.
	www.eofftv.com /r/ras/rasputin_the_mad_monk_main.htm (306 words)

	Free Term Papers on Rasputin the Mad Monk
		He is called the mad monk by many historians and referred to himself as a holy man, but Rasputin never officially became a priest or monk.
		Rasputin alleged powers of healing are from where he draws much of his fame.
		Rasputin had a reputation of being a charmer around women, whether through hypnotism or simply through personality is unknown, but in the case of the czarina, it was no different.
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	Russian Museum to Exhibit Rasputin’s Penis - NEWS - MOSNEWS.COM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Rasputin, nicknamed “Mad Monk” by historians was born in 1869 in Siberia, arrived in St. Petersburg in 1911 and within a few years had become one of the most influential men in government circles.
		However, many historians point to the unusual cult that Rasputin practiced at the Emperors’ court — a strange mixture of Christianity and sexual practices.
		At the end of 1916, a group of aristocrats decided that Rasputin’s influence had grown too great and that he had to be killed in order to save Russia.
	www.mosnews.com /news/2004/04/28/rasputin.shtml (825 words)

	Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Goofs: Anachronisms: About fifteen minutes into the film, as Rasputin races round the corner in his hijacked horse and wagon, a figure in the background looks suspiciously like a member of the public in modern dress.
		Quotes: Grigori Rasputin: When I go to confession I don't offer God small sins, petty squabbles, jealousies...
		The scene with Rasputin smoking in bed while Shelley cowers in a gathering of blankets is a classic visual statement.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0059635 (440 words)

	RASPUTIN THE MAD MONK
		Rasputin (Christopher Lee), a monk living in Czarist Russia, leads an outward life of religious devotion which masks his true nature: a bestial, murdering lout who uses his mysterious powers of hypnotism and his gift for healing as tools of manipulation.
		However, political forces begin to brew and conspire to bring an end to the monk's subversive reign.
		Conveying all the blood and thunder one would expect from a "golden age" Hammer Film, Rasputin barely qualifies as a horror film per se but includes a number of grisly elements, such as a hand amputation and acid in the face (a very popular '60s act of cinematic violence).
	www.mondo-digital.com /rasputin.html (487 words)

	Rasputin (1996) (TV) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Similarly, the movie has the Empress saying at the 1913 Romanov tercentenary celebration that she has been suffering for twelve years on account of the Tsarevich's illness, whereas in fact the Tsarevich was born in 1904.
		Rickman plays Rasputin with humour and humanity - not the one-dimensional monster of most other films about him, which is a good thing from both a dramatic and historical point of view.
		I doubt there will ever be a film that pleases all of the various fans/critics of Nicholas and Alexandra, Rasputin and the Russian revolution; this one is better and less sensational than most.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0117442 (484 words)

	channel4.com/film - Rasputin The Mad Monk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		That it works at all is a credit to Christopher Lee - straight from the set of Dracula: Prince of Darkness, shot back-to-back with this in a cost-saving exercise - who gives a toweringly arch performance as the mesmeric mad monk of Russian history.
		It's not exactly exciting stuff, but the climactic sequence in which Rasputin "dies" after eating a box of chocolates laced with poison then returns to life for the brutally bloody finale makes up for some of the more turgid moments.
		Hardly a landmark entry in the Hammer Studio's catalogue, but at least Rasputin gave Lee a chance to prove that he could do more than suck blood.
	www.channel4.com /film/reviews/film.jsp?id=107482 (221 words)

	slant // magazine.com: Film Review - Rasputin the Mad Monk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Maaaaaad Monk!") depends quite heavily on a fine central performance by Christopher Lee, this time in basso-profundo evil mode as the infamous, social-climbing Russian pseudo-monk, a turn-of-the-century Czarist Eve Harrington.
		But Lee is unfortunately let down by a haphazard (and often wildly inaccurate) scenario that seems the result of trying to cover too many bases.
		Playing a bit like Hammer's Greatest Hits, the film attempts to meld historical pageantry, occult shadings, and a liberal dose of third-act terror and gore (Rasputin's last stand is re-imagined as a proto-slasher "he just won't die" showcase).
	www.slantmagazine.com /film/film_review.asp?ID=965 (157 words)

	Rasputin: The Mad Monk
		The mysterious monk who enjoyed the favor of the Czar was rumored to be a Holy Devil, who preached the word of God but practiced every form of corruption.
		Leading historians reveal the reason Rasputin was tolerated by the royals despite his scandalous behavior, and rare photos and period accounts capture the strange intensity that made him a figure of mystery.
		And learn the incredible story of his death at the hands of a party of aristocrats incensed at his sway over the empire.
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	Rasputin The Mad Monk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Hammer Collection presents the story of Rasputin, the legendary peasant monk with healing powers, who soon becomes destructive as he manipulates his way into the affections of the Royal family in Czarist Russia.
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	Wharton Tiers
		I, Rasputin features several brand new Ensemble tracks, plus highlights from the two previous releases, and some Aurora.23 material as well.
		Contact us for more info or to purchase I, Rasputin, and check back here or on our new recordings page for additional titles in this series as they become available.
		Aug. 16, '00: A sizzling live version of "Heatseeker" from the Ensemble's appearance on The Stork Club has been included on the limited edition CD More Music, Less Parking: WFMU Live From Jersey City (here's a somewhat out-of-date track listing).
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