Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin
"Monk. Heretic. Messiah. Madman."
Originally released in 1981. Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin is a history/drama film. directed by Elem Klimov. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Aleksey Petrenko, Anatoliy Romashin, and Leonid Bronevoy
Synopsis
Russian monk Grigori Rasputin rises to power, which corrupts him along the way. His sexual perversions and madness ultimatly leads to his gruesome assasination.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 22m
142 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (44 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Aleksey Petrenko
as Rasputin
Anatoliy Romashin
as Nicholas II
Leonid Bronevoy
as Manasevich-Manuilov
Alisa Freyndlikh
as Vyrubova
Yuri Katin-Yartsev
as Purishkevich
Mikhail Svetin
as Terekhov
Velta LΔ«ne
as Aleksandra Fyodorovna
Anatoliy Solonitsyn
as Colonel
Sergei Karnovich-Valua
as Russian General
Aleksandr Romantsov
as Yusupov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin about?
Russian monk Grigori Rasputin rises to power, which corrupts him along the way. His sexual perversions and madness ultimatly leads to his gruesome assasination.
Who directed Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin?
Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin was directed by Elem Klimov.
How long is Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin?
Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
When was Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin released?
Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin was released on September 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin?
The main cast of Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin includes Aleksey Petrenko, Anatoliy Romashin, Leonid Bronevoy, Alisa Freyndlikh, Yuri Katin-Yartsev.