Frankenstein: The True Story
“He created the perfect man—then something went wrong.”
Synopsis
Victor Frankenstein witnesses his creation turn uncontrollable after he's duped by his associate, Dr. Polidori.
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Frankenstein: The True Story - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-15
Top Cast
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James Mason
Dr. John Polidori
Leonard Whiting
Victor Frankenstein
David McCallum
Dr. Clervall
Jane Seymour
Agatha / Prima
Nicola Pagett
Elizabeth Fanschawe
Michael Sarrazin
The Creature
Michael Wilding
Sir Richard Fanshawe
Tom Baker
Sea Captain
Clarissa Kaye-Mason
Lady Fanschawe
Agnes Moorehead
Mrs. Blair
Margaret Leighton
Francoise DuVal
Ralph Richardson
Mr. Lacey
John Gielgud
Chief Constable
Peter Sallis
Priest
Yootha Joyce
Hospital Matron
Dallas Adams
Felix
Julian Barnes
Young Man
Karl Howman
William Frankenstein
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Smight
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Shelley, Don Bachardy, Christopher Isherwood
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- Frankenstein: The True Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Smight
Mary Shelley, Don Bachardy, Christopher Isherwood
Gil Mellé
Arthur Ibbetson
Richard Marden
Hunt Stromberg Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Marden
Editor
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Jack Smight
Director
Hunt Stromberg Jr.
Producer
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
Wilfred Shingleton
Production Design
Elsa Fennell
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frankenstein: The True Story
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What is Frankenstein: The True Story about?
Victor Frankenstein witnesses his creation turn uncontrollable after he's duped by his associate, Dr. Polidori.
Who directed Frankenstein: The True Story?
Frankenstein: The True Story was directed by Jack Smight.
Who stars in Frankenstein: The True Story?
The principal cast of Frankenstein: The True Story includes James Mason, Leonard Whiting, David McCallum, Jane Seymour, Nicola Pagett.
When was Frankenstein: The True Story released and how long is it?
Frankenstein: The True Story was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 3h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Frankenstein: The True Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frankenstein: The True Story was composed by Gil Mellé.
Is Frankenstein: The True Story based on a book or true story?
Frankenstein: The True Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Shelley".