

Rasputin and the Empress
1932-12-23 · 121 min · ★ 5.4
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
Top Cast
John BarrymorePrince Paul Chegodieff
Ethel BarrymoreCzarina Alexandra
Lionel BarrymoreGrigori Rasputin
Ralph MorganCzar Nicholas II
Tad AlexanderThe Czarevitch
Diana WynyardPrincess Natasha
C. Henry GordonGrand Duke Igor
Edward ArnoldDoctor Remezov
Henry ArmettaPhotographer (uncredited)
Mischa AuerButler Pouring Drinks at Party (uncredited)
Louise Closser HaleLazy Spoiled Woman (uncredited)
Nigel De BrulierPriest (uncredited)
Dale FullerMinor Role (uncredited)
Brandon HurstStaff General (uncredited)
George IrvingMinor Role (uncredited)
Henry KolkerChief of Secret Police (uncredited)
Eily MalyonWoman Yelling 'Blessed Among Women!' (uncredited)
Eric MayneAristocrat at Ball (uncredited)
Louis NatheauxRasputin's Security Official at Party (uncredited)
Dave O'BrienSoldier (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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