Film6.91998105m

Gods and Monsters

Name: Gods and Monsters
Director: Bill Condon
Genre: Drama
Released: 1998-09-12
Cast: Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich, David Dukes

Drama

It's 1957, and James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The Invisible Man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper, Hannah, hires a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.

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Cast

Ian McKellenBrendan FraserLynn RedgraveLolita DavidovichDavid DukesKevin J. O'ConnorMark KielyJack PlotnickRosalind AyresJack BettsMatt McKenzieTodd Babcock

Director

Bill Condon

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