Frankenstein (1973): Cast
Frankenstein is a 1973 sci-fi horror film directed by Glenn Jordan, starring Robert Foxworth as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Willie Aames and Philip Bourneuf. It is partly based on Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Maurice Hindle. It runs 3 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h (180 min)
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dan Curtis Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Frankenstein About?
The premise of Frankenstein without spoilers, adapted from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Maurice Hindle.
A brilliant but obsessive scientist cobbles together a living being from stolen body parts, only to unleash a terrifying monster that goes on a rampage. The story first aired in two installments on the Wide World of Entertainment television series before being assembled as a feature‑length video release.
Frankenstein Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- psychotronic episode
- film version of shelley's frankenstein
- frankenstein's monster character
- doctor victor frankenstein character
- scientist
- thunderstorm
- cemetery
- science runs amok
- grave robber
- experiment gone wrong
- disfigurement
- corpse
+12 more Show fewer
- 19th century
- macabre
- reanimation
- experiment
- village
- mad scientist
- monster
- criminal
- revenge
- rampage
- based on novel
- character name in title
Frankenstein Cast & Characters
Robert Foxworth leads the cast as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, with Willie Aames as William Frankenstein and Philip Bourneuf as Alphonse Frankenstein. Directed by Glenn Jordan; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Glenn Jordan
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Robert Foxworth as Dr. Victor Frankenstein - Willie Aames as William Frankenstein
- Philip Bourneuf as Alphonse Frankenstein
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Bo Svenson as Monster
Also Starring in Frankenstein
· 8 more- John Karlen Otto Roget
- Susan Strasberg Elizabeth Lavenza
- Jon Lormer Charles de Lacey
- William Hansen Prof. Waldman
- Brian Avery Felix de Lacey
- George Morgan Hugo
- Robert Gentry Henri Clerval
- Heidi Vaughn Agatha de Lacey
More from Glenn Jordan
More films directed by Glenn Jordan: Lucy, Midwives, Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter’s End and Night Ride Home.
Cars in Frankenstein
6 cars on screen, including the 1968 Mercedes-Benz W115 and the 1971 BMW 1602.
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1968 Mercedes-Benz W115 Important role -
1971 BMW 1602 Minor role -
1968 Citroën ID 19 Ambulance Minor role -
1961 Ford Taunus 17M Minor role
Frankenstein Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Frankenstein: Part 1” and “Frankenstein: Part 2”.
- Also known as
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- Frankenstein: Part 1
- Frankenstein: Part 2
- Frankensteins Monster
- Франкенштейн
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Frankenstein FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Frankenstein, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Frankenstein?
Frankenstein runs 3 hours (180 minutes).
When was Frankenstein released?
Frankenstein was released on January 16, 1973.
Who directed Frankenstein?
Frankenstein was directed by Glenn Jordan.
More films by Glenn Jordan Who is in the cast of Frankenstein?
Frankenstein stars Robert Foxworth as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Willie Aames as William Frankenstein and Philip Bourneuf as Alphonse Frankenstein, among 12 credited actors.
Is Frankenstein based on a book?
Yes. Frankenstein is partly adapted from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Maurice Hindle.
Does Frankenstein have a post-credit scene?
No. Frankenstein has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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