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Frankenstein: The True Story
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Frankenstein: The True Story

1974-09-19 · 186 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Horror · Science Fiction

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

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Directors
Jack Smight
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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James MasonJames MasonDr. John Polidori
Leonard WhitingLeonard WhitingVictor Frankenstein
David McCallumDavid McCallumDr. Clervall
Jane SeymourJane SeymourAgatha / Prima
Nicola PagettNicola PagettElizabeth Fanschawe
Michael SarrazinMichael SarrazinThe Creature
Michael WildingMichael WildingSir Richard Fanshawe
Tom BakerTom BakerSea Captain
Clarissa Kaye-MasonClarissa Kaye-MasonLady Fanschawe
Agnes MooreheadAgnes MooreheadMrs. Blair
Margaret LeightonMargaret LeightonFrancoise DuVal
Ralph RichardsonRalph RichardsonMr. Lacey
John GielgudJohn GielgudChief Constable
Peter SallisPeter SallisPriest
Yootha JoyceYootha JoyceHospital Matron
Dallas AdamsDallas AdamsFelix
Julian BarnesJulian BarnesYoung Man
Karl HowmanKarl HowmanWilliam Frankenstein

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