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Film / 1998
Gods and Monsters
Directed by
Bill Condon
It's 1957, and 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 a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.
The story
It's 1957, and 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 a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.
Cast
Ian McKellenJames Whale
Brendan FraserClayton Boone
Lynn RedgraveHanna
Lolita DavidovichBetty
David DukesDavid Lewis
Kevin J. O'ConnorHarry
Mark KielyDwight
Jack PlotnickEdmund Kay
Rosalind AyresElsa Lanchester
Jack BettsBoris Karloff
Matt McKenzieColin Clive
Todd BabcockLeonard Barnett
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Cornelia Hayes O'HerlihyPrincess Margaret
Brandon KleylaYoung Whale
Pamela SalemSarah Whale
Michael O'HaganWilliam Whale
David MillbernDr. Payne
Amir AboulelaThe Monster
Marlon BracciaElizabeth Taylor
Jesse LongAssistant Director
Owen MastersonCamera Assistant
Lisa VastineLibrarian
Kent GeorgeWhale at 25
Martin FerreroGeorge Cukor
David FabrizioPhotographer
Jesse JamesMichael Boone
Lisa DarrDana Boone
Paul Michael SandbergSound Man
Judson MillsYoung Man at Pool
Arthur DignamErnest Thesiger (uncredited)
John GatinsKid Saylor (uncredited)
Curtis HarringtonCukor Party Guest (uncredited)
Celeste LecesneJack Pierce (uncredited)
Sarah Ann MorrisDaisy (uncredited)
Richard PinesBar Patron (uncredited)
Jennifer TolkachevParty Guest (uncredited)
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