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Gods and Monsters is a 1998 period drama film written and directed by Bill Condon, based on Christopher Bram's 1995 novel Father of Frankenstein. The film stars Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich, and David Dukes.
Nov 4, 1998 · Gods and Monsters: Directed by Bill Condon. With Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich. The last days of Frankenstein (1931) director James Whale are explored.
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- Biography, Drama
- Bill Condon
- 1998-11-04
The film is a rousing success at diving deeply into the character of James Whale, famed director of early monster films and a notably early open homosexual celebrity, as the film reflects...
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- Bill Condon
- R
- Ian Mckellen
Jan 9, 2012 · Gods and Monsters Official Trailer #1 - Brendan Fraser Movie (1998) HD. Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers.
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- Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
"Gods and Monsters" is a speculation about the last days of the director James Whale, who was open about his sexuality in an era when most homosexuals in Hollywood stayed prudently in the closet.
Synopsis. Clay gets up from his trailer at the beach and drives to Mr. Jimmy's lush house, where he mows the lawn. Mr. Jimmy has a visit from David, who is concerned about his health. He then goes out to chat with Clay, his new gardener, and invites him to swim in the pool after he is done working. Clay says he needs to do another lawn later.
Jan 21, 1998 · Play Trailer. A portrait of an outrageous friendship. Overview. 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.
