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Frankenstein: The True Story

Frankenstein: The True Story

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Frankenstein: The True Story

"He created the perfect man—then something went wrong."

1974

3h 6m

7.5(36 votes)

Drama

Horror

Science Fiction

Overview

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

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Production Companies

Universal Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

James Mason

James Mason

Dr. John Polidori

Leonard Whiting

Leonard Whiting

Victor Frankenstein

David McCallum

David McCallum

Dr. Clervall

Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour

Agatha / Prima

Nicola Pagett

Nicola Pagett

Elizabeth Fanschawe

Michael Sarrazin

Michael Sarrazin

The Creature

Michael Wilding

Michael Wilding

Sir Richard Fanshawe

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

Sea Captain

Clarissa Kaye-Mason

Clarissa Kaye-Mason

Lady Fanschawe

Agnes Moorehead

Agnes Moorehead

Mrs. Blair

Creative team

Directed by: Jack Smight
Produced by: Hunt Stromberg Jr.

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