Rasputin and the Empress
"Beautiful girls who came to pray! Caught in the web of debauched Rasputin, whose crafty mind toppled a throne!"
Originally released in 1932. Rasputin and the Empress is a drama/history film. directed by Richard Boleslawski. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Barrymore, Ethel Barrymore, and Lionel Barrymore
Synopsis
The story of corrupt, power-hungry, manipulative Grigori Rasputin's influence on members of the Russian Imperial family and others, and what resulted.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rasputin and the Empress about?
The story of corrupt, power-hungry, manipulative Grigori Rasputin's influence on members of the Russian Imperial family and others, and what resulted.
Who directed Rasputin and the Empress?
Rasputin and the Empress was directed by Richard Boleslawski.
How long is Rasputin and the Empress?
Rasputin and the Empress has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Rasputin and the Empress released?
Rasputin and the Empress was released on December 23, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rasputin and the Empress?
The main cast of Rasputin and the Empress includes John Barrymore, Ethel Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Ralph Morgan, Tad Alexander.