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Frankenstein: The True Story

Frankenstein: The True Story

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Overview

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

NetworksNBC

Top Cast

James Mason

James Mason

Dr. John Polidori

Leonard Whiting

Leonard Whiting

Victor Frankenstein

David McCallum

David McCallum

Dr. Henri Clerval

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

Clarissa Kaye-Mason

Clarissa Kaye-Mason

Lady Fanschawe (as Clarissa Kaye)

Julian Barnes

Julian Barnes

Young Man

Agnes Moorehead

Agnes Moorehead

Mrs. Blair

About Frankenstein: The True Story

Frankenstein: The True Story is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama series that first aired in 1973. 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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