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Tales of Frankenstein

1958-01-01 · 28 min · ★ 7.3

Horror · Science Fiction · Drama · TV Movie

In this pilot for a series that was never picked up, Dr. Frankenstein has just finished rebuilding his creation, but the monster is unresponsive. He needs to try something different to make it work, perhaps some new parts. Enter a terminally ill sculptor and his assertive wife...

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Directors
Curt Siodmak
Production companies
Columbia Pictures Television, Revue Studios, Hammer Film Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anton DiffringAnton DiffringBaron Frankenstein
Helen WestcottHelen WestcottChristine Halpert
Don MegowanDon MegowanThe Monster
Ludwig StösselLudwig StösselWilhelm
Richard BullRichard BullMax Halpert
Raymond GreenleafRaymond GreenleafDoctor
Peter BroccoPeter BroccoGottfried
Sydney MasonPolice Chief
David HoffmanDavid HoffmanInner Sanctum (archive footage) (uncredited)

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