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The story of James Whale, the director of Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein, in the time period following the Korean War. Whale is homosexual and develops a friendship with his gardener, an ex-Marine. Oscar winner.
Original Release
09/12/1998
US Release
11/04/1998
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ian McKellen | James Whale |
| Brendan Fraser | Clayton Boone |
| Lynn Redgrave | Hanna |
| Lolita Davidovich | Betty |
| David Dukes | David Lewis |
| Kevin J. O'Connor | Harry |
| Mark Kiely | Dwight |
| Jack Plotnick | Edmund Kay |
| Rosalind Ayres | Elsa Lanchester |
| Jack Betts | Boris Karloff |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ian McKellen | James Whale |
| Brendan Fraser | Clayton Boone |
| Lynn Redgrave | Hanna |
| Lolita Davidovich | Betty |
| David Dukes | David Lewis |
| Kevin J. O'Connor | Harry |
| Mark Kiely | Dwight |
| Jack Plotnick | Edmund Kay |
| Rosalind Ayres | Elsa Lanchester |
| Jack Betts | Boris Karloff |
| Matt McKenzie | Colin Clive |
| Todd Babcock | Leonard Barnett |
| Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy | Princess Margaret |
| Brandon Kleyla | Young Whale |
| Pamela Salem | Sarah Whale |
| Michael O'Hagan | William Whale |
| David Millbern | Dr. Payne |
| Amir Aboulela | The Monster |
| Marlon Braccia | Elizabeth Taylor |
| Jesse Long | Assistant Director |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Clive Barker | Executive Producer |
| David Forrest | Executive Producer |
| Sam Irvin | Executive Producer |
| Stephen P. Jarchow | Executive Producer |
| Valorie Massalas | Executive Producer |
| Spencer Proffer | Executive Producer |
| Beau Rogers | Executive Producer |
| Paul Colichman | Producer |
| Gregg Fienberg | Producer |
| Mark R. Harris | Producer |
| Lisa Levy | Producer |
| John Schouweiler | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1999 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1999 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1999 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published | Won |
| 1999 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1999 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1999 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Won |
