Frankenstein: The True Story (1973) Horror Drama Sci-Fi
Frankenstein: The True Story (1973) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Dec 27, 1978 (US) | Genres Horror, Drama, Sci-Fi | Runtime 3h 05m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.70/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.1/10
Frankenstein: The True Story Plot Synopsis:
When the brilliant but unorthodox scientist Dr. Victor Frankenstein rejects the artificial man that he has created, the Creature escapes and later swears revenge.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A more psychological telling of the Mary Shelley story has a different kind of monster...
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Frankenstein: The True Story Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1973 (more 1973 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 185 minutes / Horror Genres: Supernatural
Directors: Jack Smight
Stars: James Mason, Leonard Whiting, David McCallum, Jane Seymour, Nicola Pagett … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Dec 27, 1978Production Co.: Universal TV
Language: English, Latin, French, Chinese
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Frankenstein: The True Story Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 27, 1978, Blu-ray: Mar 24, 2020, DVD: Feb 07, 2017
Writers: Christopher Isherwood, Don Bachardy, Mary Shelley
Producers: Ian Lewis, Hunt Stromberg Jr.
Musicians: Gil Mellé
Cinematographers: Arthur Ibbetson
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Frankenstein: The True Story (1973) Cast (Click to Expand)
Frankenstein: The True Story Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| James Mason | ... | Dr. John Polidori |
| Leonard Whiting | ... | Dr. Victor Frankenstein |
| David McCallum | ... | Dr. Henri Clerval |
| Jane Seymour | ... | Agatha / Prima |
| Nicola Pagett | ... | Elizabeth Fanschawe |
| Michael Sarrazin | ... | The Creature |
| Michael Wilding | ... | Sir Richard Fanshawe |
| Clarissa Kaye-Mason | ... | Lady Fanschawe (as Clarissa Kaye) |
| Agnes Moorehead | ... | Mrs. Blair |
| Margaret Leighton | ... | Francoise DuVal |
| Ralph Richardson | ... | Mr. Lacey |
| John Gielgud | ... | Chief Constable |
| Tom Baker | ... | Sea Captain |
| Julian Barnes | ... | Young Man |
| Arnold Diamond | ... | Passenger in Coach |
| Yootha Joyce | ... | Hospital Matron |
| Peter Sallis | ... | Priest |
| Dallas Adams | ... | Felix |
| Derek Deadman | ... | 1st Seaman (uncredited) |
| Paddy Joyce | ... | 1st Helper (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- James Mason, as Dr. John Polidori, passed away at age 75 in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Enoch Gates - Leonard Whiting – Dr. Victor Frankenstein
- David McCallum (b. September 19, 1933) – Dr. Henri Clerval
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Illya Kuryakin | David MacCallum - Jane Seymour (b. February 15, 1951) – Agatha / Prima
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m) - Nicola Pagett – Elizabeth Fanschawe
- Michael Sarrazin, as The Creature, passed away at age 70 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: Michaël Sarrazin - Michael Wilding – Sir Richard Fanshawe
- Clarissa Kaye-Mason, as Lady Fanschawe (as Clarissa Kaye), passed away at age 63 in .
Also known as: Clarissa Kaye | Clarissa Kaye Manson - Agnes Moorehead, as Mrs. Blair, passed away at age 73 in Rochester, M.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Margaret Leighton, as Francoise DuVal, passed away at age 53 in Chichester, Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Ralph Richardson, as Mr. Lacey, passed away at age 80 in Marylebone, London, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Lt. Cmdr Ralph Richardson RNVR | Sir Ralph Richardson | Sr. Ralph Richardson - John Gielgud, as Chief Constable, passed away at age 96 in Wotton Underwood, Aylesbury, Buck.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.81 m)
Also known as: Sir John Gielgud - Tom Baker (b. January 20, 1934) – Sea Captain
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Julian Barnes (b. November 8, 1949) – Young Man
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Juian Barnes - Arnold Diamond, as Passenger in Coach, passed away at age 76 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
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