IMDb >
The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Curse of Frankenstein (1957) More at IMDbPro »
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Release Date:
25 June 1957 (USA)
more
Tagline:
Not recommended for people of nervous disposition more
Plot:
Victor Frankenstein builds a creature and brings it to life. But his creature behaves not as he intended. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Baron
|
Creature
|
Frankenstein
|
Monster
|
Experiment
more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
'Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter'? Hell Yeah!
(From FEARnet. 19 November 2009, 1:45 PM, PST)
50 Influential Scream Queens: Part 1
(From Fangoria. 27 October 2009, 5:54 AM, PDT)
(From FEARnet. 19 November 2009, 1:45 PM, PST)
50 Influential Scream Queens: Part 1
(From Fangoria. 27 October 2009, 5:54 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Cushing is Terrific.
more (50 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Peter Cushing | ... | Victor Frankenstein |
 | Hazel Court | ... | Elizabeth |
| Robert Urquhart | ... | Paul Krempe |
 | Christopher Lee | ... | Creature |
| Melvyn Hayes | ... | Young Victor |
| Valerie Gaunt | ... | Justine |
| Paul Hardtmuth | ... | Professor Bernstein |
| Noel Hood | ... | Aunt |
| Fred Johnson | ... | Grandpa |
| Claude Kingston | ... | Little Boy |
| Alex Gallier | ... | Priest |
| Michael Mulcaster | ... | Warder |
| Andrew Leigh | ... | Burgomaster |
| Ann Blake | ... | Wife |
| Sally Walsh | ... | Young Elizabeth |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
82 min | Japan:83 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound Recording)
Certification:
West Germany:16 (DVD re-rating) |
West Germany:18 (VHS) |
USA:Approved (PCA #18481) |
Netherlands:16 (video rating) |
Finland:(Banned) (1957) |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 (video rating) (1989) |
UK:X (original rating) |
Sweden:(Banned) (1957-1965) |
UK:12 (video re-rating) (2003) |
Australia:M |
Canada:PG (Ontario)
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
For many years this held the distinction of being the most profitable film to be produced in England by a British studio.
more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: The breaks in the balcony railing are already visible in the few shots before Frankenstein pushes Professor Bernstein to his death.
more
Quotes:
Baron Frankenstein:
[after his monster has nearly killed him] I did it, Paul!
more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Monster Mania (1997) (TV)
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (50 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Frankenstein | The Revenge of Frankenstein | Frankenstein Created Woman | Young Frankenstein | Frankenstein |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Sci-Fi section | IMDb UK section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
This was Hammer Films opening entry into their Horror re-imagining of classic Universal Studios Monsters and it is still one of the best. Here we get a new take on the familiar Frankenstein myth with the young Frankenstein coming from a fatherless background and embracing only science and reason with any real conviction. Finally when a breakthrough comes, the Young master will stop at nothing to achieve the fame, glory and notoriety he desires--his lack of regard for others is frightening even to his mentor Paul Krempe(played excellently by Robert Urquhart)who warns him against tampering with the forces of nature and that nothing good will come from it. Cushing is outstanding in the role and adds a real sense of tragedy, genius and malice. Hazel Court is certainly lovely as the innocent cousin Elizabeth who naively becomes entangled into Frankenstein's sinking path of unconscious self-destruction.