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Frankenstein: The True Story

Frankenstein: The True Story

He created the perfect man—then something went wrong.

19747.33h 6m

Overview

Victor Frankenstein witnesses his creation turn uncontrollable after he's duped by his associate, Dr. Polidori.

Directed by Jack Smight
Written by Mary Shelley, Don Bachardy, Christopher Isherwood
Produced by Hunt Stromberg Jr.
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Top Cast

James Mason

James Mason

Dr. John Polidori

Leonard Whiting

Leonard Whiting

Victor Frankenstein

David McCallum

David McCallum

Dr. Clervall

Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour

Agatha / Prima

Nicola Pagett

Nicola Pagett

Elizabeth Fanschawe

Michael Sarrazin

Michael Sarrazin

The Creature

Michael Wilding

Michael Wilding

Sir Richard Fanshawe

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

Sea Captain

Clarissa Kaye-Mason

Clarissa Kaye-Mason

Lady Fanschawe

Agnes Moorehead

Agnes Moorehead

Mrs. Blair

Themes & Keywords

hermitmonsterbased on novel or bookmurderreanimationdoctorscientistgothicedited from tv seriesblind man

About Frankenstein: The True Story

Frankenstein: The True Story is a drama, horror, science fiction film released in 1974 exploring themes of hermit, monster, based on novel or book, murder, reanimation, doctor. Directed by Jack Smight, it stars James Mason, Leonard Whiting, David McCallum. Victor Frankenstein witnesses his creation turn uncontrollable after he's duped by his associate, Dr. Polidori.

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