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Frankenstein: The True Story is a 1973 British and American made-for-television horror film loosely based on the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. It was directed by Jack Smight, and the screenplay was written by novelist Christopher Isherwood and his longtime partner Don Bachardy.
The film stars Leonard Whiting as Victor Frankenstein, Jane Seymour as Prima, David McCallum as Henry Clerval, James Mason as Dr Polidori and Michael Sarrazin as the Creature. James Mason's wife, Clarissa Kaye-Mason also appeared in the film.
Original Release
11/28/1973
US Release
11/28/1973
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| James Mason | Dr. John Polidori |
| Leonard Whiting | Dr. Victor Frankenstein / Victor Frankenstein |
| Jane Seymour | Prima / Agatha |
| Nicola Pagett | Elizabeth Fanschawe |
| Michael Sarrazin | The Creature |
| Michael Wilding | Sir Richard Fanshawe |
| Clarissa Kaye-Mason | Lady Fanschawe |
| Agnes Moorehead | Mrs. Blair |
| Margaret Leighton | Francoise DuVal |
| Ralph Richardson | Mr. Lacey |
Directors
Writers
Christopher Isherwood, Don Bachardy, Mary Shelley
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| James Mason | Dr. John Polidori |
| Leonard Whiting | Dr. Victor Frankenstein / Victor Frankenstein |
| Jane Seymour | Prima / Agatha |
| Nicola Pagett | Elizabeth Fanschawe |
| Michael Sarrazin | The Creature |
| Michael Wilding | Sir Richard Fanshawe |
| Clarissa Kaye-Mason | Lady Fanschawe |
| Agnes Moorehead | Mrs. Blair |
| Margaret Leighton | Francoise DuVal |
| Ralph Richardson | Mr. Lacey |
| John Gielgud | Chief Constable |
| Tom Baker | Sea Captain |
| Julian Barnes | Young Man |
| Arnold Diamond | Passenger in Coach |
| Yootha Joyce | Hospital Matron |
| Peter Sallis | Priest |
| Dallas Adams | Felix |
| Lewis Alexander | Opera Patron |
| Derek Deadman | 1st Seaman |
| Victor Harrington | Opera Patron |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ian Lewis | Producer |
| Hunt Stromberg Jr. | Producer |
