Frankenstein 

When the brilliant but unorthodox scientist Dr. Victor Frankenstein rejects the artificial man that he has created, the Creature escapes and later swears revenge.

Stars:

Luke Goss, Alec Newman, Nicole Lewis

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Luke Goss	...	The Creature 2 episodes, 2004
Alec Newman	...	Viktor Frankenstein 2 episodes, 2004
Nicole Lewis	...	Elizabeth Frankenstein 2 episodes, 2004
Julie Delpy	...	Caroline Frankenstein 2 episodes, 2004
Monika Hilmerová	...	Justine 2 episodes, 2004
Donald Sutherland	...	Captain Walton 2 episodes, 2004
William Hurt	...	Professor Waldman 2 episodes, 2004
Daniel Williams	...	William Frankenstein 2 episodes, 2004
Edita Borsova	...	Agatha 2 episodes, 2004
Oliver Le Sueur	...	Felix 2 episodes, 2004
Hannah van der Westhuysen	...	Eva 2 episodes, 2004
Tomas Mastalir	...	Lieutenant 2 episodes, 2004
Gordon Catlin	...	Father Beaufort 2 episodes, 2004
Andrej Hryc	...	Magistrate 2 episodes, 2004
Sonny Brown	...	Young Victor 2 episodes, 2004
Ian McNeice	...	Professor Krempe 2 episodes, 2004
Vladimir Cerny	...	Master Crewman 2 episodes, 2004
Michael Walde-Berger	...	Kirwin 2 episodes, 2004
Lianna Bamberg	...	Young Elizabeth 2 episodes, 2004
Samo Chrtan	...	Young Henry 2 episodes, 2004
Ivan Gogál	...	Chief Justice 2 episodes, 2004
Richard Rowlands	...	Clerval 2 episodes, 2004
Roger La Page	...	Dr. Vandenberg 2 episodes, 2004
Peter Rasev	...	Landlord 2 episodes, 2004
Peter Simun	...	Father Francis 2 episodes, 2004
Igor Hrabinský	...	Priest 2 episodes, 2004
Lacoe Kerata	...	Innkeeper 2 episodes, 2004
Milan Bahúl	...	Farmer 2 episodes, 2004
Ondrej Koval	...	Frederick 2 episodes, 2004
Jim Libby	...	Young Crewman 2 episodes, 2004
Peter Bzdúch	...	Graverobber #1 2 episodes, 2004
Vladimír Hajdu	...	Graverobber #2 2 episodes, 2004
Stano Slovák	...	Peasant #1 2 episodes, 2004
Matej Landl	...	Peasant #2 2 episodes, 2004
Anna Hulmanova	...	Farmer's Wife 2 episodes, 2004
Gabika Birova	...	Timid Servant 2 episodes, 2004
Frantisek Trochta	...	Officer #1 2 episodes, 2004
Dado Nagy	...	Officer #2 2 episodes, 2004
Vlado Cerný	...	Mr. Crewman 2 episodes, 2004
Mark Jax	...	Victor Frankenstein's Father 2 episodes, 2004
Jean Rochefort	...	Man blind who plays violin 2 episodes, 2004
Dan Stevens	...	Henry 2 episodes, 2004

Storyline

When the brilliant but unorthodox scientist Dr. Victor Frankenstein rejects the artificial man that he has created, the Creature escapes and later swears revenge.

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Plot Keywords:

character name as series title | one word series title | surname as series title | dr. victor frankenstein character | frankenstein's monster character | 

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Taglines:

A classic tale of undying love.

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Frankenstein

Filming Locations:

Slovakia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Entertainment, Silverstar Ltd., Larry Levinson Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

169 min (DVD) (2 parts)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Alec Newman, William Hurt and Ian McNiece starred together in Syfy's original miniseries Dune (2000).

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Goofs

As Eva is counting the ducks in the pond, the water is brown and murky. However, when the Creature is standing over her, the water is clear enough to see his reflection.

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Quotes

Victor Frankenstein: If an artist can create beauty with paint and brushes then why can't a scientist create life with flesh and bone?

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Connections

Version of The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)

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Soundtracks

Prelude A-minor, Op.28-2
(uncredited)
Composed by Frédéric Chopin

User Reviews

For lovers of the original...

If you have actually read Frankenstein and despaired of ever seeing a good portrayal of the Creature on screen, then you MUST see this version of Mary Shelley's work. Finally, Hallmark has produced a relatively faithful version (changes, such as increased time for the love-story between Victor and Elizabeth, are reasonable and do not alter the original tenor of the work) with an excellent cast. Luke Goss' Creature is eloquent and highly sympathetic, with a beautiful, plaintive voice that is utterly convincing--as is proper. To demonstrate: my father has never read the story and is a big fan of Branagh's wretched film (don't get me wrong, I like Ken, just not that film), but he watched this version with me and exclaimed about halfway through: ''Wow, I never thought of the Monster's problem like that. Frankenstein is really horrible! Why doesn't he just do what the Creature asks? I mean, his life sucks and he just wants some happiness. Frankenstein is such a jerk!'' If the original message of the story can reach my father, then anyone who loves the original will enjoy this film all the more. William Hurt is very enjoyable as always, and Alec Newman does a fine job making himself less and less appealing (and yet more and more interesting) as the story progresses. (It's interesting how his unusual facial features appear as distorted as the Creature's on certain occasions.) All-in-all, a comprehensive and beautiful adaptation, almost sure to please anyone with a love of the book.