Doctor Franken

1980 1h 40m EN

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6.0

MID

★6.0TMDB · 2

HorrorScience FictionDramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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This variation of the Frankenstein legend, set in a brownstone in present-day Manhattan, has Robert Vaughn as a determined New York surgeon bringing "parts" home from work -- the hospital where he does experimental research -- to painstakingly rebuild the shattered body of an anonymous patient with organs from various donors.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Robert Vaughn
Dr. Arno Franken
Robert Perault
John Doe - Room 841
David Selby
Dr. Mike Foster
Teri Garr
Kelli Fisher
Josef Sommer
Mr. Parker
Cynthia Harris
Anita Franken
Addison Powell
Dr. Eric Kerwin
Takayo Doran
Claire

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marvin J. Chomsky
Writers: Jeff Lieberman, Lee Thomas
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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46 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, shot by Alan Metzger. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Morris. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert M. Reitano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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Robert Vaughn and Robert Perault and David Selby carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0080639 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Marvin J. Chomsky directs. Alan Metzger behind the camera. John Morris scores. Robert M. Reitano cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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146 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, shot by Alan Metzger. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by John Morris. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Robert M. Reitano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Robert Vaughn and Robert Perault and David Selby carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0080639 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.