Rasputin and the Empress
1932 · Movie · NR · 120 min · ★ 5.5
An account of the life of Rasputin, the "Mad Monk" of Russia, during the years 1913-1918, and starring Lionel, John, and Ethel Barrymore.
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Details
- Years
- 1932
- Release date
- 1932-12-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 120 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.5/10 (15 votes)
Themes
- mind control
- corruption
- influence
- faith
- poison
- mystic
- manipulation
- czar / tsar / tzar
- royal family
- downfall
- royal court
- pre-code
- +7 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Story · nominated
Cast & crew
John Barrymore
as Prince Paul Chegodieff
Ethel Barrymore
as Czarina Alexandra
Lionel Barrymore
as Grigori Rasputin
Ralph Morgan
as Czar Nicholas II
Tad Alexander
as The Czarevitch
Diana Wynyard
as Princess Natasha
C. Henry Gordon
as Grand Duke Igor
Edward Arnold
as Doctor Remezov
Henry Armetta
as Photographer (uncredited)
Mischa Auer
as Butler Pouring Drinks at Party (uncredited)
Directed by Richard Boleslawski