I Killed Rasputin (1967) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

In a later interview, Felix recounts how fear of Rasputin's influence led him from outward closeness to secret participation in a conspiracy.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A Testimony Against Earlier Versions

Decades later, Felix recounts his role and disputes the claim that Irina lured Rasputin. He explains that he is offering his account because earlier films did not present what he considers the truth.

Key Events

• Felix Recounts the Killing — Decades later, Felix recalls killing Rasputin and says he was twenty-nine at the time. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov Location: Interview setting
• Irina Was in Crimea — Felix denies that Irina lured Rasputin and says she was in Crimea that night. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov, Princess Irina Yusupov Location: Interview setting
• Felix Explains His Testimony — Felix says he is telling his story because earlier films did not present what he considers the truth. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov Location: Interview setting
• Memories Return to 1909 — The account turns to Felix's memories of returning from abroad in 1909. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov Location: Abroad

Fear in a Troubled Russia

Felix's memories return to 1909 and a country facing unrest, strikes, and fears of revolution. Reports of Rasputin's influence over the Tsar and Tsarina deepen Felix's concern.

Key Events

• Memories Return to 1909 — The account turns to Felix's memories of returning from abroad in 1909. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov Location: Abroad
• Felix Visits Friends — After returning, Felix visits friends. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov Location: Unspecified
• Russia's Unrest Deepens — Felix hears of unrest, strikes, fears of revolution, and a weakening country. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov Location: Russia
• Rasputin's Court Influence — Felix hears that Rasputin has enormous influence over the Tsar and Tsarina. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov, Rasputin Location: Imperial court
• Felix Fears Rasputin's Power — Felix becomes convinced that Rasputin's power is dangerous. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov, Rasputin Location: Unspecified

Closeness and Concealment

Rasputin welcomes Felix, invites him to visit, and claims faith can heal him. Felix keeps meeting him partly to gain his confidence even as his doubts grow and he becomes involved with opponents.

Key Events

• Felix Fears Rasputin's Power — Felix becomes convinced that Rasputin's power is dangerous. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov, Rasputin Location: Unspecified
• Rasputin Welcomes Felix — Rasputin treats Felix warmly and asks him to visit. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov, Rasputin Location: Unspecified
• Promise of Healing — Rasputin claims he can heal Felix through faith. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov, Rasputin Location: Unspecified
• Felix Keeps Meeting Rasputin — Felix continues meeting Rasputin partly to gain his confidence as his doubts grow. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov, Rasputin Location: Unspecified
• Felix Joins Opponents — Felix becomes involved with opponents who are prepared to act against Rasputin. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov Location: Unspecified

The Conspiracy Takes Shape

Felix sends Irina to the family estate in Crimea to keep her away from danger. With the conspirators, he discusses entering Rasputin's house through the kitchen and shooting him from behind; the supplied recollections do not describe the killing itself.

Key Events

• Felix Joins Opponents — Felix becomes involved with opponents who are prepared to act against Rasputin. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov Location: Unspecified
• Irina Sent to Crimea — Felix sends Irina to Crimea so she will be away from the danger and not implicated. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov, Princess Irina Yusupov Location: Family estate in Crimea
• Conspirators Discuss Entry — Felix and the conspirators discuss going to Rasputin's house through the kitchen. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov Location: Unspecified
• Plan to Shoot Rasputin — The plan is to shoot Rasputin from behind after entering through the kitchen. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov, Rasputin Location: Rasputin's house
• Felix's Double Position — Felix reflects on appearing close to Rasputin while making secret preparations against him. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov, Rasputin Location: Unspecified
• Felix Stands by His Choice — Felix says he felt disgust toward Rasputin and would make the same choice again. Characters: Prince Felix Yusupov, Rasputin Location: Interview setting

Story Breakdown

• Later Testimony — Felix frames his recollections as a correction to earlier portrayals and addresses Irina's absence.
  • Disputed Account — Felix says earlier films did not present what he considers the truth.
  • Irina in Crimea — He denies that Irina lured Rasputin and says she was in Crimea that night.
• Return to 1909 — The narrative shifts from the interview to Felix's memories of returning from abroad and visiting friends.
  • Home from Abroad — Felix recalls returning from abroad in 1909.
  • Visits to Friends — After his return, Felix visits friends.
• National Anxiety — Reports of unrest and Rasputin's influence shape Felix's view of the country's danger.
  • Fear of Revolution — Felix hears about unrest, strikes, and fears that the country is weakening.
  • Court Influence — He hears that Rasputin has enormous influence over the Tsar and Tsarina.
• Rasputin's Welcome — Rasputin treats Felix warmly while Felix's concern about him continues to grow.
  • Invitation to Visit — Rasputin asks Felix to visit him.
  • Claim of Healing — Rasputin says he can heal Felix through faith.
• Felix's Concealment — Felix continues contact with Rasputin partly to gain his confidence while also becoming involved with opponents.
  • Repeated Meetings — Felix keeps meeting Rasputin even as his doubts grow.
  • Secret Opposition — Felix becomes involved with opponents prepared to act against Rasputin.
• Conspiracy Preparations — Felix keeps Irina away from danger and discusses a plan with the conspirators.
  • Irina Sent Away — Felix sends Irina to the family estate in Crimea so she will not be implicated.
  • Kitchen Entry Plan — The conspirators discuss entering Rasputin's house through the kitchen and shooting him from behind.

Directed by

Robert Hossein

Key Cast

• Gert Fröbe — Rasputin
• Peter McEnery — Prince Felix Yusupov
• Robert Hossein — Serge Sukhotin
• Geraldine Chaplin — Mounia Golovine
• Ivan Desny — Grand Duke Alexander