| Edition |
Widescreen version. |
| Description |
1 DVD (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Note |
Specifications: Dolby surround; 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, enhanced for 16x9 tvs. |
| 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. |
| 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, 1998. |
| 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: Directors's commentary with Bill Condon ; The making of Gods & Monsters -- Theatrical trailer. |
| Language |
In English with optional subtitles in Spanish, English ; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired. |
| Subject |
Whale, James -- Drama.
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Whale, James. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Gay motion picture producers and directors -- Drama.
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Gay motion picture producers and directors. |
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Frankenstein films -- Production and direction -- Drama.
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Frankenstein films. |
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Older gay men -- California -- Drama.
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Older gay men. |
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California. |
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British -- California -- Drama.
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British. |
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Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Subject |
Older gay men. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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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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Lions Gate Home Entertainment.
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BBC Films.
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Showtime Entertainment.
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Flashpoint (Firm)
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Regent Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
World of gods and monsters: a journey with James Whale.
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| ISBN |
1588177858 |
| Standard No. |
031398833222 |
| Music No. |
VM8332D Lions Gate Home Entertainment |
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