Gods and Monsters(1998)
“A portrait of an outrageous friendship.”
Overview
It's 1957, and 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 a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.
Director
Bill Condon
Studio
Flashpoint
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Ian McKellen
as James Whale
Brendan Fraser
as Clayton Boone
Lynn Redgrave
as Hanna
Lolita Davidovich
as Betty
David Dukes
as David Lewis
Kevin J. O'Connor
as Harry
Mark Kiely
as Dwight
Jack Plotnick
as Edmund Kay
Rosalind Ayres
as Elsa Lanchester
Jack Betts
as Boris Karloff
Matt McKenzie
as Colin Clive
Todd Babcock
as Leonard Barnett
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
Hungarian
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Flashpoint • BBC Film • Regent Entertainment
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Where can I watch Gods and Monsters?▼
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What is Gods and Monsters about?▼
It's 1957, and 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 a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.
Who directed Gods and Monsters?▼
Gods and Monsters was directed by Bill Condon and released in 1998. It is a drama film.
How long is Gods and Monsters?▼
Gods and Monsters has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Gods and Monsters?▼
The cast of Gods and Monsters includes Ian McKellen as James Whale, Brendan Fraser as Clayton Boone, Lynn Redgrave as Hanna, Lolita Davidovich as Betty, David Dukes as David Lewis and more.
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