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Rasputin and the Empress
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Rasputin and the Empress

1932-12-23 · 121 min · ★ 5.4

Drama · History

The story of corrupt, power-hungry, manipulative Grigori Rasputin's influence on members of the Russian Imperial family and others, and what resulted.

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Directors
Richard Boleslawski
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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John BarrymoreJohn BarrymorePrince Paul Chegodieff
Ethel BarrymoreEthel BarrymoreCzarina Alexandra
Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreGrigori Rasputin
Ralph MorganRalph MorganCzar Nicholas II
Tad AlexanderTad AlexanderThe Czarevitch
Diana WynyardDiana WynyardPrincess Natasha
C. Henry GordonC. Henry GordonGrand Duke Igor
Edward ArnoldEdward ArnoldDoctor Remezov
Henry ArmettaHenry ArmettaPhotographer (uncredited)
Mischa AuerMischa AuerButler Pouring Drinks at Party (uncredited)
Louise Closser HaleLouise Closser HaleLazy Spoiled Woman (uncredited)
Nigel De BrulierNigel De BrulierPriest (uncredited)
Dale FullerDale FullerMinor Role (uncredited)
Brandon HurstBrandon HurstStaff General (uncredited)
George IrvingGeorge IrvingMinor Role (uncredited)
Henry KolkerHenry KolkerChief of Secret Police (uncredited)
Eily MalyonEily MalyonWoman Yelling 'Blessed Among Women!' (uncredited)
Eric MayneEric MayneAristocrat at Ball (uncredited)
Louis NatheauxLouis NatheauxRasputin's Security Official at Party (uncredited)
Dave O'BrienDave O'BrienSoldier (uncredited)

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