| Description |
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Note |
Specifications: Dolby surround; 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, enhanced for 16x9 tvs. |
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Based upon the novel: Father of Frankenstein / by Christopher Bram. |
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Originally released as motion picture in 1998. |
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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. |
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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. |
| Cast |
Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Stephen M. Katz; editor, Virginia Katz; music, Carter Burwell. |
| Awards |
Academy Award winner, 1999: Best writing, screenplay based material from another medium. |
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National Board of Review: Best picture, Best actor (McKellen); Los Angeles Film Critics: Best actor; Golden Globe Award: Best actress (Redgrave); Independent spirit awards: Best feature, Best male lead, Best female supporting actor. |
| 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. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Subject |
Whale, James -- Drama.
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Gay motion picture producers and directors -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Frankenstein films -- Production and direction -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Older gay men -- California -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Social classes -- California -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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British -- California -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1999.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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DVD-Video discs.
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Historical films.
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Biographical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Condon, Bill, 1955-
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Burwell, Carter, composer.
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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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Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, 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 |
Gods and monsters (Motion picture)
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World of gods and monsters.
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| ISBN |
1588177858 |
| Standard No. |
031398833222 |
| Music No. |
VM8332D Lions Gate Home Entertainment |
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71214 Lions Gate Home Entertainment |
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A071214 Lions Gate Home Entertainment |
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