Rasputin

"He Was A Magician. A Madman. A Savior And Seducer...."

1996 1h 40m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 70

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Synopsis

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Into an era seething with war and revolution, a man comes with an incredible power to heal a nation...or destroy it. Based on the true story of one of the most powerful and mysterious figures in Russian history.

“He Was A Magician. A Madman. A Savior And Seducer....”

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Cast

Alan Rickman
Grigori Rasputin
Greta Scacchi
Tsarina Alexandra
Ian McKellen
Tsar Nicholas II
David Warner
Dr. Botkin
John Wood
Prime Minister Stolypin
James Frain
Prince Felix Yusupov
Ian Hogg
Purishkevich
Sheila Ruskin
Princess Marisa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Uli Edel
Writers: Peter Pruce
Languages: English
Countries: Hungary, United States of America

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ERA

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

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Hungary, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Uli Edel, shot by Elemér Ragályi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Brad Fiedel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Alan Rickman and Greta Scacchi and Ian McKellen carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "He Was A Magician. A Madman. A Savior And Seducer....".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0117442 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Uli Edel directs. Elemér Ragályi behind the camera. Brad Fiedel scores. Seth Flaum cuts. Produced in Hungary, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

130 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Hungary, United States of America.
3Directed by Uli Edel, shot by Elemér Ragályi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Brad Fiedel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Seth Flaum shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Alan Rickman and Greta Scacchi and Ian McKellen carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "He Was A Magician. A Madman. A Savior And Seducer....".
8IMDB entry: tt0117442 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 70 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.