National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

2011 2h 10m EN

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7.7

BANGER

★7.7TMDB · 89

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Synopsis

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Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch
The Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Jonny Lee Miller
The Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Ella Smith
Gretel / Clarice
Naomie Harris
Elizabeth Lavenza
George Harris
M. Frankenstein
Karl Johnson
De Lacey
Daniel Millar
Felix de Lacey
Lizzie Winkler
Agatha de Lacey

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Danny Boyle
Writers: Mary Shelley, Nick Dear
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller and Ella Smith carry the top of the cast.

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4 / 5

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1795369 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 89 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Danny Boyle directs. Karl Hyde scores. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 15 years ago.
2Original score by Karl Hyde. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
3Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller and Ella Smith carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt1795369 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 89 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.