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I Was a Teenage Frankenstein
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I Was a Teenage Frankenstein

1957-11-23 · 74 min · ★ 5.6

Horror · Science Fiction

Professor Frankenstein creates a teenager from an accident victim, who gets angry when he learns he is going to be taken apart.

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Directors
Herbert L. Strock
Production companies
Santa Rosa Productions, American International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 310,000

Top Cast

Whit BissellWhit BissellProf. Frankenstein
Phyllis CoatesPhyllis CoatesMargaret
Robert BurtonRobert BurtonDr. Karlton
Gary ConwayGary ConwayBob / Teenage Monster
George LynnGeorge LynnSgt. Burns
John CliffJohn CliffSgt. McAffee
Marshall BradfordMarshall BradfordDr. Randolph
Claudia BryarClaudia BryarArlene's Mother
Angela AustinFirst Victim
Russ WhitemanDr. Elwood
Charles SeelCharles SeelMr. Sexton, the jeweler
Paul KeastMan at Crash
Gretchen ThomasWoman in Corridor
Patrick MillerPolice Officer (as Pat Miller)
Joy StonerArlene
Larry CarrLarry CarrYoung Man (uncredited)
George DeNormandParty Guest (uncredited)
James GonzalezJames GonzalezParty Guest (uncredited)
Frank McLureFrank McLureParty Guest (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienRooming House Boarder (uncredited)

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