
The Curse of Frankenstein(1957)
“The creature created by man and forgotten by nature!”
Overview
Baron Victor Frankenstein has discovered life's secret and unleashed a blood-curdling chain of events resulting from his creation: a cursed creature with a horrid face — and a tendency to kill.
Director
Terence Fisher
Studio
Hammer Film Productions
Budget
$270K
Revenue
$8M
Cast

Peter Cushing
as Baron Victor Frankenstein

Hazel Court
as Elizabeth

Robert Urquhart
as Paul Krempe

Christopher Lee
as The Creature

Melvyn Hayes
as Young Victor

Valerie Gaunt
as Justine

Paul Hardtmuth
as Prof. Bernstein

Noel Hood
as Aunt

Fred Johnson
as Grandpa
Claude Kingston
as Little Boy
Alex Gallier
as Priest

Michael Mulcaster
as Warder
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1957
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$270K
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Hammer Film Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Curse of Frankenstein?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Curse of Frankenstein (1957).
What is The Curse of Frankenstein about?▼
Baron Victor Frankenstein has discovered life's secret and unleashed a blood-curdling chain of events resulting from his creation: a cursed creature with a horrid face — and a tendency to kill.
Who directed The Curse of Frankenstein?▼
The Curse of Frankenstein was directed by Terence Fisher and released in 1957. It is a horror, science fiction film.
How long is The Curse of Frankenstein?▼
The Curse of Frankenstein has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
Who stars in The Curse of Frankenstein?▼
The cast of The Curse of Frankenstein includes Peter Cushing as Baron Victor Frankenstein, Hazel Court as Elizabeth, Robert Urquhart as Paul Krempe, Christopher Lee as The Creature, Melvyn Hayes as Young Victor and more.
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