“A portrait of an outrageous friendship.”
Overview
It's 1957, and James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The Invisible Man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper, Hannah, hires a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.
Directed by Bill Condon
Written by Bill Condon, Christopher Bram
Produced by Gregg Fienberg, Mark R. Harris, Paul Colichman
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $6.5M
About Gods and Monsters
Gods and Monsters is a drama film released in 1998 exploring themes of dying and death, movie business, biography, male homosexuality, author, filmmaking. Directed by Bill Condon, it stars Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave. It's 1957, and James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The Invisible Man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper, Hannah, hires a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.