

Frankenstein
1984-06-17 · 81 min · ★ 6.7
A scientist who is obsessed with creating life finally does it, with tragic results.
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- Directors
- James Ormerod
- Production companies
- Western-World Television Inc., Yorkshire Television
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert PowellVictor Frankenstein
David WarnerCreature
Carrie FisherElizabeth
John GielgudDe Lacey
Terence AlexanderAlphonse Frankenstein
Susan WooldridgeJustine
Michael CochraneHenry Clervell
Graham McGrathWilliam Frankenstein
Edward JuddMetz
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