The Bride (1985) Horror Sci-Fi Fantasy Romance
The Bride (1985) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.70/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.7/10
The Bride Plot Synopsis:
After the creation of his creature, Dr. Frankenstein researches and creates the perfect woman, Eva, to be the mate of the creature. However, the anxiety of the creature creates havoc in the laboratory, which is burnt down and explodes, killing Frankenstein's assistants, Dr. Zahlus and Paulus. Dr. Frankenstein believes the creature died too, but he has fled to the woods. Soon he meets and befriends the dwarf Rinaldo, who gives him the name Viktor, and invites him to work in a circus in Budapest. Meanwhile, Frankenstein and his house keeper, Mrs. Baumann (Geraldine Page), teach Eva how to behave and to be independent. One day, Frankenstein introduces Eva to the high-society, telling her that she was an amnesic found in the woods and has become his protégée. Frankenstein becomes obsessed with Eva, while she and Viktor have a strange connection. What will happen to Eva?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After the creation of his creature, Dr. Frankenstein researches and creates a perfect woman, Eva, to be the mate of the creature. However, the anxiety of the creature creates havoc in the laboratory that is burnt down and explodes, killing Frankenstein"s assistants Dr. Zahlus and Paulus. Dr. Frankenstein believes the creature died too but he flees to the woods. Soon he meets and befriends the dwarf Rinaldo, who gives a name to him, Viktor, and invites him to work in a circus in Budapest. Meanwhile Frankenstein and his house keeper Mrs. Baumann (Geraldine Page) teach Eva how to behave and to be independent. One day, Frankenstein introduces Eva to the high-society, telling that she was found amnesic in the woods and has become his protegee. But Frankenstein becomes obsessed of Eva while Viktor and she have a strange connection. What will happen to Eva?
Tagline: Here Comes . . .The BRIDE
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The Bride Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1985 (more 1985 movies)
Box Office: $3,558,669
Nominations: 3
Production Co.: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Bride Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 16, 1985, Blu-ray: Sep 25, 2018, DVD: Sep 11, 2001
Writers: Lloyd Fonvielle, Mary Shelley
Producers: Keith Addis, Victor Drai, Lloyd Fonvielle, Chris Kenny
Musicians: Maurice Jarre
Cinematographers: Stephen H. Burum
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The Bride (1985) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Bride Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sting | ... | Frankenstein |
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Eva |
| Anthony Higgins | ... | Clerval |
| Clancy Brown | ... | Viktor |
| David Rappaport | ... | Rinaldo |
| Geraldine Page | ... | Mrs. Baumann |
| Alexei Sayle | ... | Magar |
| Phil Daniels | ... | Bela |
| Veruschka von Lehndorff | ... | Countess (as Veruschka) |
| Quentin Crisp | ... | Dr. Zahlus |
| Cary Elwes | ... | Josef |
| Timothy Spall | ... | Paulus (as Tim Spall) |
| Ken Campbell | ... | Pedlar |
| Guy Rolfe | ... | Count |
| Andy de la Tour | ... | Priest (as Andrew de la Tour) |
| Tony Haygarth | ... | Tavern Keeper |
| Matthew Guinness | ... | 1st Patron |
| Tony Brutus | ... | 2nd Patron |
| Gary Shail | ... | 1st Circus Hand |
| Carl Chase | ... | 2nd Circus Hand |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Sting (b. October 2, 1951) – Frankenstein
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: The Police | Police - Jennifer Beals (b. December 19, 1963) – Eva
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Anthony Higgins (b. May 9, 1947) – Clerval
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Anthony Corlan - Clancy Brown (b. January 5, 1959) – Viktor
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - David Rappaport, as Rinaldo, passed away at age 38 in San Fernando Valley, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 3' 11" (1.19 m) - Geraldine Page, as Mrs. Baumann, passed away at age 62 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Alexei Sayle (b. August 7, 1952) – Magar
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Alexie Sayle | Alexy Syale - Phil Daniels – Bela
- Veruschka von Lehndorff (b. May 14, 1939) – Countess (as Veruschka)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Vera Lehndorff | Veruschka | Verushka | Vera Gräfin von Lehndorff | Vera von Lehndorff - Quentin Crisp, as Dr. Zahlus, passed away at age 90 in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Cary Elwes (b. October 26, 1962) – Josef
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Professor E.L. Rawscey - Timothy Spall (b. February 27, 1957) – Paulus (as Tim Spall)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Timothy Spall OBE | Tim Spall - Ken Campbell, as Pedlar, passed away at age 66 in Epp.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Kenneth Campbell - Guy Rolfe, as Count, passed away at age 91 in Saxmundham, Suffolk, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Andy de la Tour (b. March 31, 1948) – Priest (as Andrew de la Tour)
Also known as: Andy De La Tour | Andrew de la Tour
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