Gods and Monsters

Gods and Monsters

A portrait of an outrageous friendship.

R 1998 · 105 min · ★ 6.9 · 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.

Directed by Bill Condon · Written by Bill Condon

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Ian McKellen James Whale
Brendan Fraser Clayton Boone
Lynn Redgrave Hanna
Lolita Davidovich Betty
David Dukes David Lewis
Kevin J. O'Connor Harry
Mark Kiely Dwight
Jack Plotnick Edmund Kay
Rosalind Ayres Elsa Lanchester
Jack Betts Boris Karloff
Matt McKenzie Colin Clive
Todd Babcock Leonard Barnett

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