Brendan Fraser, David Dukes, Ian McKellen
Hollywood history comes to life in this tale of the last days of Frankenstein director James Whale, played by Sir Ian McKellen. Long forgotten by the studios, Whale has retired to pursue painting and ...( read more
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Directed by: Bill Condon, Brendan Fraser, David Dukes, Ian McKellen, Jesse James, Lolita Davidovich, Lynn Redgrave, Stephen M. Katz
Release Date: November 4, 1998
DVD Release Date: June 8, 1999
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September 25, 2009A very sweet film about James Whale?s last few days. Ian McKellen?s performance is great as always.
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June 24, 2009This was A what the fuck? kinda movie for me but still i found it very humorous and with a great performance from Ian Mckellen
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March 10, 2009James Whale: "My life is a game of strip poker. Want to play?"
The last days of Frankenstein director James Whale are explored.
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Gods & Monsters is a fascinating , sprawl of epic proportions that lurks tantalizingly in the failing mind of its main ch...( read more) -
July 28, 2008Dynamite film. Ian McKellen is unbelievable in his role and so is Brendan Fraser. Truly stunning, a tremendous blow of fearlessness.
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May 14, 2008James Whale: He's never met a princess - only queens.
Here's an interesting film about the final days of director James Whale of "Frankenstein" and the even better "Bride of Frankenstein" fame. Whale was an openly gay man, who lived out his final days in a nice home in Hollywood...( read more) -
August 19, 2009A tragic story with elements of humour. Great performances, Ian McKellen gives his best sleazy glance in many a scene
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June 7, 2009(1998 Oscar for Best Screenplay Adapted) Starring Sir Ian Murray McKellan
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