Gods and Monsters (1998)

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Directed by

Bill Condon

Starring (View all)

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

Written by

Christopher Bram

Bill Condon
(screenplay)

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A very good movie

14 years ago at May 25 13:31

johanlefourbe

Since I kept hearing some pretty good things about this flick, I was really eager to check this flick. Indeed, even though Ian McKellen is above all famous for his roles in the X-men and Lord of the rings franchises, he is actually much more than that and these movies only focus on his amazing charisma but don’t really display the depth of his acting range. This movie is a fine example. Indeed, ... read more

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11 years, 1 month ago at May 14 18:13

mazardeus

One of the most brilliant, shocking films I have ever seen. What an experience seeing all the film's content, as well as the crazily convincing performance by Sir Ian McKellen.

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Description: Based on Christopher Bram's novel FATHER OF FRANKENSTEIN, Bill Condon's semi-fictional 1998 sleeper stars Sir Ian McKellen in a fantastic performance as director James Whale (FRANKENSTEIN, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, SHOW BOAT). It is 1957, and Whale is living in semiseclusion in Southern California with his scrutinizing maid, Hannah (Lynn Redgrave). His health is failing, and he is able to do little but lounge around and contemplate his younger days--his many male loves, his days in WWI, and the film world that has forsaken him. When Whale first gazes upon his musclebound gardener, Clay (Brendan Fraser), however, it is the beginning ... (more)

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" Based on the novel, “The Father of Frankenstein” by Christopher Bram, the film is last days of Frankenstein director James Whale are explored with Whale becoming friends with his gardener. Film critics say that this one of the best films, of 1998 and praised the performances of both Ian McKellen and Brendan Fraser."

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" Directed by: Bill Condon Produced by: Clive Barker, Paul Colichman, Gregg Fienberg, David Forrest, Mark B. Harris, Stephen P. Jarchow, and Beau Rogers Written by: Bill Condon Based on the novel by: Christopher Bram Cinematography: Stephen M. Katz Edited by: Virginia Katz Music by: Carter Burwell Distributed by: Lion Gate Films"

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" Date: 3/17/2019 Viewed: Tubi Re-Watch Note: I always love this movie because of the great performances of both Ian McKellan and Brendan Fraser. It's a very interesting story of James Whale before he died in 1957 and him dealing with a troubled past. Even if the movie is not 100% true to real life, it's still a great movie nevertheless. I highly recommend this movie."