| Edition |
Collector's edition. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby surround; 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen. |
| Cast |
Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Stephen M. Katz; editor, Virginia Katz; music, Carter Burwell. |
| Note |
Based upon the novel: Father of Frankenstein / by Christopher Bram. |
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Originally released as motion picture in 1998. |
| Audience |
Rated R. |
| Awards |
National Board of Review: Best picture, Best actor (McKellin); Los Angeles Film Critics: Best actor; Golden Globe Award: Best actress (Redgrave); Independent spirit awards: Best feature, Best male lead, Best female supporting actor; Academy Award: Best screenplay adaptation. |
| Note |
Includes documentary: The World of Gods and monsters : a journey with James Whale / produced and directed by David J. Skal and Sam Irvin ; written by David J. Skal ; narrated by Clive Barker. |
| Summary |
It's 1957, and Hollywood horror director James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The invisible man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper Hannah hires handsome young gardener Clayton Boone, the gay director and the simple yardman develop an unlikely friendship. |
| Note |
Special features: feature commentary with Bill Condon; production notes; cast & filmmakers bios; film highlights; theatrical trailer; web links. |
| Contents |
Special features: Anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1 ratio) -- Feature commentary with director Bill Condon -- The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale, narrated by Clive Barker -- Theatrical trailer -- Production notes -- Cast and filmmakers' bios -- Film highlights -- Web links -- Dual layer -- Language: English -- Subtitles: English. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Whale, James -- Drama.
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Gay motion picture producers and directors -- Drama.
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Frankenstein films -- Production and direction -- Drama.
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Older gay men -- California -- Drama.
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British -- California -- Drama.
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Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Drama.
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Feature films.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Condon, Bill, 1955-
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McKellen, Ian.
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Fraser, Brendan, 1968-
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Redgrave, Lynn, 1943-2010.
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Bram, Christopher.
Father of Frankenstein.
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Lion's Gate Films (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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BBC Films.
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Universal Studios Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
World of Gods and Monsters : a journey with James Whale.
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| ISBN |
0783234090: $34.98 |
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9780783234090 |
| Music No. |
20584 Universal Studios Home Video |
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