Frankenstein and Me
Synopsis
Earl Williams is a dreamer teenager obsessed with monsters, who fantasizes his life as if he were living in the world of the monsters of Universal Studios. Although being an excellent student, his intolerant and nasty school teacher Mrs. Perdue does not like him and punishes him for any minor fault. His supportive father Les Williams is also a dreamer, who has never been successful in life. When his father dies, his mother becomes lost with two boys, and tries to change the behavior of Earl. One day, the boy finds the "true Frankenstein" lost by a Carnival, and decides to bring the monster back to life.
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Top Cast
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Earl Williams
Ryan Gosling
Kenny
Burt Reynolds
Les Williams
Louise Fletcher
Mrs. Perdue
Ricky Mabe
Larry Williams
Polly Shannon
Elizabeth (Earl's fantasy girl)
Myriam Cyr
Judy Williams
Beki Lantos
Karen
Jason Cavalier
Billy
Roc LaFortune
Deputy Gonzalez
Lynne Adams
Aileen Russo
Charles Edwin Powell
Clean cut boy
Véronique Cloutier
Vampire
Anik Matern
Nurse Tilko
Émile Genest
Judge Ewing
Mélany Goudreau
Suzie
Jean Guérin
Doctor
Joe De Paul
Ticket seller
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Tinnell
- Screenplay & Story
- David Sherman, Robert Tinnell, Richard Goudreau
- Original Score
- Normand Corbeil
- Original Title
- Frankenstein and Me
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- France Film, Téléfilm Canada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Tinnell
David Sherman, Robert Tinnell, Richard Goudreau
Normand Corbeil
Roxanne di Santo
Gaétan Huot
Richard Goudreau, Jeffrey Tinnell, René Malo
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Tinnell
Director
David Sherman
Screenplay
Richard Goudreau
Producer
Jeffrey Tinnell
Producer
Robert Tinnell
Screenplay
Richard Goudreau
Screenplay
Roxanne di Santo
Director of Photography
Denise Canuel
Costume Design
Gaétan Huot
Editor
Michel Marsolais
Production Design
Stéphane Lefebvre
Stunt Coordinator
Normand Corbeil
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frankenstein and Me
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What is Frankenstein and Me about?
Earl Williams is a dreamer teenager obsessed with monsters, who fantasizes his life as if he were living in the world of the monsters of Universal Studios. Although being an excellent student, his intolerant and nasty school teacher Mrs. Perdue does not like him and punishes him for any minor fault. His supportive father Les Williams is also a dreamer, who has never been successful in life. When his father dies, his mother becomes lost with two boys, and tries to change the behavior of Earl. One day, the boy finds the "true Frankenstein" lost by a Carnival, and decides to bring the monster back to life.
Who directed Frankenstein and Me?
Frankenstein and Me was directed by Robert Tinnell.
Who stars in Frankenstein and Me?
The principal cast of Frankenstein and Me includes Jamieson Boulanger, Ryan Gosling, Burt Reynolds, Louise Fletcher, Ricky Mabe.
When was Frankenstein and Me released and how long is it?
Frankenstein and Me was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Frankenstein and Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frankenstein and Me was composed by Normand Corbeil.