The Monster of Frankenstein
恐怖伝説 怪奇！フランケンシュタイン
Synopsis
In an ill-fated attempt to harness the forces of nature, Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster. This gentle giant roams the countryside in search of a peaceful life, but is finally overcome with loneliness and despair as his fearsome visage strikes terror in the minds of young and old alike.
Top Cast
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Hōsei Komatsu
Frankenstein's Monster (voice)
Nachi Nozawa
Dr. Victor Frankenstein (voice)
Kei Tomiyama
Skel (voice)
Mami Koyama
Emily Frankenstein (voice)
Minori Matsushima
Elizabeth Frankenstein (voice)
Joji Yanami
Inspector Belbo (voice)
Yoku Shioya
Phillip (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Grandfather (voice)
Banjo Ginga
Detective 1 (voice)
Kaneto Shiozawa
Detective 2 (voice)
Keiko Yamamoto
Housekeeper (voice)
Mugihito
Dean (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yugo Serikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Akiyoshi Sakai
- Original Score
- Kentaro Haneda
- Original Title
- 恐怖伝説 怪奇！フランケンシュタイン
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Studio Live, Toei Animation, TV Asahi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yugo Serikawa
Akiyoshi Sakai, Mary Shelley, Gary Friedrich, Mike Ploog
Kentaro Haneda
Hisao Shirai
Yugo Serikawa, Yoshiaki Koizumi
Department Leadership Roster
Yugo Serikawa
Director
Akiyoshi Sakai
Screenplay
Yugo Serikawa
Producer
Yoshiaki Koizumi
Producer
Kentaro Haneda
Original Music Composer
Hisao Shirai
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monster of Frankenstein
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What is The Monster of Frankenstein about?
In an ill-fated attempt to harness the forces of nature, Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster. This gentle giant roams the countryside in search of a peaceful life, but is finally overcome with loneliness and despair as his fearsome visage strikes terror in the minds of young and old alike.
Who directed The Monster of Frankenstein?
The Monster of Frankenstein was directed by Yugo Serikawa.
Who stars in The Monster of Frankenstein?
The principal cast of The Monster of Frankenstein includes Hōsei Komatsu, Nachi Nozawa, Kei Tomiyama, Mami Koyama, Minori Matsushima.
When was The Monster of Frankenstein released and how long is it?
The Monster of Frankenstein was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monster of Frankenstein?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monster of Frankenstein was composed by Kentaro Haneda.
Is The Monster of Frankenstein based on a book or true story?
The Monster of Frankenstein is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Shelley", Comic Book: "Gary Friedrich", Comic Book: "Mike Ploog".