''Rasputin, the Holy Sinner'' (German: ''Rasputins Liebesabenteuer'') is a 1928 German

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directed by Martin Berger and starring

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and Erwin Kalser. The film was also released as ''Rasputin, the Holy Devil'' and ''Rasputin's Amorous Adventures''. Director Berger made Rasputin into a sympathetic peasant character who was "exploited by the boorish and overly pampered bourgeoisie". The film was one of Berger's biggest productions according to its budget and boasted a distinguished cast, including

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and

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. Russian-born actor

received glowing reviews for his portrayal of Rasputin, although his film career petered out soon after due to the advent of sound. (This film is sometimes confused with a 1928 German-Russian film called ''Rasputin'' (1928 film).)

Plot

A simple Russian peasant named Gregori Rasputin seems able to perform miracles and soon comes to the attention of the Tsar and Tsarina of the Russian royal family who elevate him to the rank of spiritual advisor. Rasputin's control over them grows, and members of the hierarchy fear he is trying to increase his own political power. They develop a plot to assassinate Rasputin.

Cast

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* Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Martin Berger German silent feature films Films set in the 1900s Films set in the 1910s Films about Grigori Rasputin Cultural depictions of Nicholas II of Russia Biographical films about Russian royalty German black-and-white films {{Germany-silent-film-stub