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Frankenstein: The True Story poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.0 / 100
1973·Drama / Horror / Sci-Fi·3h 5m

FRANKENSTEIN: THE TRUE STORY

“He created the perfect man—then something went wrong.”

Victor Frankenstein witnesses his creation turn uncontrollable after he's duped by his associate, Dr. Polidori.

Above the Line
Jack Smight·DirectorMary Shelley·NovelDon Bachardy·TeleplayArthur Ibbetson·Director of PhotographyGil Mellé·Original Music ComposerRichard Marden·Editor
Cast
James Mason·Dr. John PolidoriLeonard Whiting·Victor FrankensteinDavid McCallum·Dr. ClervallJane Seymour·Agatha / PrimaNicola Pagett·Elizabeth FanschaweMichael Sarrazin·The CreatureMichael Wilding·Sir Richard FanshaweTom Baker·Sea CaptainClarissa Kaye-Mason·Lady FanschaweAgnes Moorehead·Mrs. Blair
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Jack Smight·Director
Writing· 3
Mary Shelley·NovelDon Bachardy·TeleplayChristopher Isherwood·Teleplay
Camera· 1
Arthur Ibbetson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Richard Marden·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Gil Mellé·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Wilfred Shingleton·Production DesignElsa Fennell·Costume DesignFred Carter·Art DirectionRoy Ashton·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Hunt Stromberg Jr.·ProducerIan Lewis·Associate ProducerBrian Burgess·Production ManagerVicki Deason·Production Secretary
By the Numbers
76.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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