Rasputin

1984 1h 31m DE

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 5

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Synopsis

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The monk Rasputin is summoned by the Russian nobility to use his healing powers to heal the dying heir to the Russian Empire.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alexander Conte
Rasputin
Uschi Karnat
Katarina
Werner Singh
Frank Williams
Eleonore Melzer
Woman in Orgy
Marianne Wäckerle
Woman in Pool
Rolf Ernser
Hauptmann Schuschkin
Sascha Atzenbeck
Musician
Ralph Wieck
Man in Orgy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ernst Hofbauer
Writers: C.M. Sherland, Ernst Hofbauer
Languages: German
Countries: Germany

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ERA

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42 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ernst Hofbauer, shot by Franz Xaver Lederle. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Christine Jank shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Alexander Conte and Uschi Karnat and Werner Singh carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0086174 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ernst Hofbauer directs. Franz Xaver Lederle behind the camera. Christine Jank cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in German.

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142 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Ernst Hofbauer, shot by Franz Xaver Lederle. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Christine Jank shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Alexander Conte and Uschi Karnat and Werner Singh carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0086174 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.