The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

Overview

Written, co-produced and co-directed by David J. Skal, THE WORLD OF GODS AND MONSTERS is a behind-the scenes chronicle of the making of the 1998 Academy Award-winning film GODS AND MONSTERS starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave. Narrated by author/ filmmaker Clive Barker, the documentary interweaves the life and career of James Whale, director of the original FRANKENSTEIN, with the making of the acclaimed biopic. Interviewees include writer/director Bill Condon (Oscar winner for best adapted screenplay), Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, and Christopher Bram, author of the novel FATHER OF FRANKENSTEIN, on which the film was based.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 8, 1999

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Universal Home Entertainment

Cast

Lynn Redgrave,Clive Barker,Brendan Fraser,Gloria Stuart,Bill Condon,Curtis Harrington,Christopher Bram,Ian McKellen

Director

David J. Skal,Sam Irvin

Writer

David J. Skal

Producer

David J. Skal,Sam Irvin

Music

Carter Burwell

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0326426