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National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

20117.82h 10m

Overview

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.

Directed by Danny Boyle
Written by Mary Shelley, Nick Dear
Produced by Emma Keith
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Top Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

The Creature / Victor Frankenstein

Jonny Lee Miller

Jonny Lee Miller

The Creature / Victor Frankenstein

Ella Smith

Ella Smith

Gretel / Clarice

Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris

Elizabeth Lavenza

George Harris

George Harris

M. Frankenstein

Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

De Lacey

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Daniel Millar

Felix de Lacey

Lizzie Winkler

Lizzie Winkler

Agatha de Lacey

Andreea Păduraru

Andreea Păduraru

Female Creature

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William Nye

William Frankenstein / Ensemble

Themes & Keywords

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About National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein is a drama, horror, science fiction film released in 2011 exploring themes of monster, theater play, stage play, filmed theater, nt live. Directed by Danny Boyle, it stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jonny Lee Miller, Ella Smith. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.

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