---
title: "Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/agony-the-life-and-death-of-rasputin-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 42138
imdb_id: "tt0081991"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 142
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 49
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/agony-the-life-and-death-of-rasputin-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under History, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Mosfilm. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mystic advisor’s rise and fall threatens an empire on the brink."

### Why Watch
- Rich period detail
- Compelling portrayal of Rasputin
- Explores power and intrigue

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing can feel slow
- Length exceeds two hours
- Tone & Suitability: The film presents mature themes and intense political drama, suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, political, dramatic, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Elem Klimov
- **Networks / Studios**: Mosfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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 Līne** as *Aleksandra Fyodorovna*
- **Anatoliy Solonitsyn** as *Colonel*
- **Sergei Karnovich-Valua** as *Russian General*
- **Aleksandr Romantsov** as *Yusupov*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main historical figure in the film?
Grigori Rasputin, the mystic adviser to Emperor Nicholas II.

### Q: What time period does the story cover?
It is set in early‑20th‑century Russia during Nicholas II’s reign.

### Q: Is the story based on real events?
The film dramatizes actual historical events surrounding Rasputin’s influence and the plot to kill him.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a history and drama film.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately two hours and twenty‑two minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/42138)

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