Doctor Franken
Synopsis
This variation of the Frankenstein legend, set in a brownstone in present-day Manhattan, has Robert Vaughn as a determined New York surgeon bringing "parts" home from work -- the hospital where he does experimental research -- to painstakingly rebuild the shattered body of an anonymous patient with organs from various donors.
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Robert Vaughn
Dr. Arno Franken
Robert Perault
John Doe - Room 841
David Selby
Dr. Mike Foster
Teri Garr
Kelli Fisher
Josef Sommer
Mr. Parker
Cynthia Harris
Anita Franken
Addison Powell
Dr. Eric Kerwin
Takayo Doran
Claire
Claiborne Cary
Jenny
Nicolas Surovy
Martin Elson
Rudolph Willrich
Arthur Gurnsey
Sam Schacht
Lt. Pearson
Ted Sorel
Gerald Blake
Sylvia Lowe
Mrs. Parker
Penelope Paley
Technician
Myrna Stennett
Hello Woman
Ed Van Nuys
Bartender
William Huston
Cop
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Lieberman, Marvin J. Chomsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Shelley, Lee Thomas, Jeff Lieberman
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- Doctor Franken
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Titus Productions, Janus Productions, NBC Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Lieberman, Marvin J. Chomsky
Mary Shelley, Lee Thomas, Jeff Lieberman
John Morris
Alan Metzger
Robert M. Reitano
Herbert Brodkin, Robert Berger
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Lieberman
Director
Marvin J. Chomsky
Director
Alan Metzger
Director of Photography
Robert M. Reitano
Editor
Lee Thomas
Writer
Ed Wittstein
Production Design
Robert Berger
Producer
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Franken
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor Franken about?
This variation of the Frankenstein legend, set in a brownstone in present-day Manhattan, has Robert Vaughn as a determined New York surgeon bringing "parts" home from work -- the hospital where he does experimental research -- to painstakingly rebuild the shattered body of an anonymous patient with organs from various donors.
Who directed Doctor Franken?
Doctor Franken was directed by Jeff Lieberman, Marvin J. Chomsky.
Who stars in Doctor Franken?
The principal cast of Doctor Franken includes Robert Vaughn, Robert Perault, David Selby, Teri Garr, Josef Sommer.
When was Doctor Franken released and how long is it?
Doctor Franken was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Franken?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Franken was composed by John Morris.
Is Doctor Franken based on a book or true story?
Doctor Franken is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Shelley".