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Frankenstein: The True Story(Movie, 1973)

2h 3min | Genres: Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
Frankenstein: The True StoryRating: 3.8/5 (with 1212 votes)
Frankenstein: The True Story is a 1973 British made-for-television film loosely based on the 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley. It was directed by Jack Smight, and the screenplay was written by novelist Christopher Isherwood and his longtime partner Don Bachardy. The film stars Leonard Whiting as Victor Frankenstein, Jane Seymour as Prima, David McCallum as Henry Clerval, James Mason as Dr. Polidori and Michael Sarrazin as the Creature. James Mason's wife Clarissa Kaye-Mason appeared in the film. ()
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Awards & Nominations for Frankenstein: The True Story

Nebula Award for Best Script

About Frankenstein: The True Story

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

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Plays in: London
Based on: "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus" (find it on Amazon)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 8 languages: German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Dutch (NL), Russian (RU), Thai (TH), Ukrainian (UK)
Status: Released
Release date US: 09/19/1974
Director: Jack Smight
Producer: Ian Lewis, Hunt Stromberg Jr.
Director of Photography: Arthur Ibbetson
Composer: Gil Mellé

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