CinemaOSMovie · 1974 · 3h 6m

Frankenstein: The True Story

He created the perfect man—then something went wrong.

75%(36)IMDbDramaHorrorScience Fiction

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

Directed byJack Smight

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Status
Released
Runtime
3h 6m
Language
EN
Released
September 19, 1974
Studios
Universal Pictures

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Frankenstein: The True Story - Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
James Mason

James Mason

Dr. John Polidori

Leonard Whiting

Leonard Whiting

Victor Frankenstein

David McCallum

David McCallum

Dr. Clervall

Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour

Agatha / Prima

Nicola Pagett

Nicola Pagett

Elizabeth Fanschawe

Michael Sarrazin

Michael Sarrazin

The Creature

Michael Wilding

Michael Wilding

Sir Richard Fanshawe

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

Sea Captain

Clarissa Kaye-Mason

Clarissa Kaye-Mason

Lady Fanschawe

Agnes Moorehead

Agnes Moorehead

Mrs. Blair

Creative team
Directed by
Jack Smight
Jack Smight
Produced by
Hunt Stromberg Jr.

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