

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
2011-03-17 · 130 min · ★ 7.7
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.
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- Directors
- Danny Boyle, Tim Van Someren
- Production companies
- National Theatre
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Benedict CumberbatchThe Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Jonny Lee MillerThe Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Ella SmithGretel / Clarice
Naomie HarrisElizabeth Lavenza
George HarrisM. Frankenstein
Karl JohnsonDe Lacey
Daniel MillarFelix de Lacey
Lizzie WinklerAgatha de Lacey
Andreea PăduraruFemale Creature
Mark ArmstrongRab
John StahlEwan
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