The last days of Frankenstein (1931) Director James Whale are explored.
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Bill Condon
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Title: Gods and Monsters (1998)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Ian McKellen | ... | James Whale | |
| Brendan Fraser | ... | Clayton Boone | |
| Lynn Redgrave | ... | Hanna | |
| Lolita Davidovich | ... | Betty | |
| David Dukes | ... | David Lewis | |
| Kevin J. O'Connor | ... | Harry | |
| Mark Kiely | ... | Dwight | |
| Jack Plotnick | ... | Edmund Kay | |
| Rosalind Ayres | ... | Elsa Lanchester | |
| Jack Betts | ... | Boris Karloff | |
| Matt McKenzie | ... | Colin Clive | |
| Todd Babcock | ... | Leonard Barnett | |
| Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy | ... | Princess Margaret | |
| Brandon Kleyla | ... | Young Whale | |
| Pamela Salem | ... | Sarah Whale | |
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The story of James Whale, the Director of Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935), in the time period following the Korean War. Whale was homosexual, and develops a friendship with his gardener, an ex-Marine. Written by James Fortman <sydb1367@rocketmail.com>
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homosexual | gay interest | film history | film director | homosexuality |Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
4 November 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$3,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$75,508, 8 November 1998, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$6,390,032, 23 May 1999Company Credits
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Hannah: [whispering] She was ugly when I brought her. I not like her. Mr. Jimmy not like her. Better you indicate, Mr. David.
David Lewis: Stop.
Hannah: Shhh.
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Written by Franz Waxman
Published by EMI Robbins/Fidelio Music Publishing
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James Whale gave Peter Cushing his Hollywood debut in The Man in the Iron Mask (1939). Cushing went on to play Baron Frankenstein in the Hammer film franchise. See more »Goofs
When Clayton is discussing the lunch invitation with Hannah, the time on the kitchen clock jumps about inconsistently between shots. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Hannah: [whispering] She was ugly when I brought her. I not like her. Mr. Jimmy not like her. Better you indicate, Mr. David.
David Lewis: Stop.
Hannah: Shhh.
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The character name "Boris Karloff" has the 'TM' symbol next to it, meaning it's trademarked. See more »Soundtracks
Bride of FrankensteinWritten by Franz Waxman
Published by EMI Robbins/Fidelio Music Publishing
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From the opening credits to the (mostly) predictable climax, Bill Condon's film is a technical masterpiece and an excellent bit of arthouse fodder to boot.
The title, which comes from James Whale's classic film Bride Of Frankenstein, refers to the gods and monsters living in our lives and vicariously in our close associates' lives.
Condon has done a remarkable job editing in flashbacks, and the sketchy oblique, often contrasted shots pay great homage to Whale's early Universal pictures.
The story is a simple one: James Whale (Ian MacKellan), famed director, has had a stroke and is slowly dying. He is a lonely man in need of companionship and inner peace. He tries to find this solace in Clay Boone (Brendan Fraser, in a rare serious role), his yardman. The blossoming relationship between the two is the plot focus of the film.
Carter Burwell's score is wonderful as always, and Lynn Redgrave's role as Whale's housemaid is superbly put on. A great movie for any fans of the late Whale, or anyone looking for a true human drama.