Frankenstein: The True Story
He created the perfect man—then something went wrong.
Directed by Jack Smight
Produced by Universal Pictures
A gothic tragedy exploring the hubris of scientific ambition and the tragic consequences of creation gone wrong, grounded in literary source material and period atmosphere.
Victor Frankenstein witnesses his creation turn uncontrollable after he's duped by his associate, Dr. Polidori.
Essence
Ensemble
James Mason
Dr. John Polidori
Leonard Whiting
Victor Frankenstein
David McCallum
Dr. Clervall
Jane Seymour
Agatha / Prima
Nicola Pagett
Elizabeth Fanschawe
Michael Sarrazin
The Creature
Michael Wilding
Sir Richard Fanshawe
Tom Baker
Sea Captain
Clarissa Kaye-Mason
Lady Fanschawe
Agnes Moorehead
Mrs. Blair
Margaret Leighton
Francoise DuVal
Ralph Richardson
Mr. Lacey
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