Frankenstein: The True Story

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:stage_adaptation
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:Frankenstein
gptkb:film
Frankenstein novel
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:film
gptkbp:aired_on gptkb:CBS
gptkbp:author gptkb:Ted_Hughes
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Frankenstein;_or,_The_Modern_Prometheus
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
gptkbp:character_development The Creature's journey
Victor's moral decline
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:John_Alcott
Arthur Ibbetson
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced horror genre
inspired adaptations
explored ethical dilemmas
gptkbp:depicts themes of creation and responsibility
gptkbp:director gptkb:Jack_Smight
gptkb:David_Wickes
Philip John
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Channel_4_Television_Corporation
gptkb:ITC_Entertainment
gptkb:ITV_Studios
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Michael_Bradsell
gptkbp:editor gptkb:John_Glen
gptkbp:explores the nature of humanity
the quest for identity
the role of the creator
the impact of isolation
the consequences of creation
gptkbp:features philosophical questions
romantic elements
horror elements
themes of creation and responsibility
the creature created by Victor Frankenstein
themes of ambition and revenge
themes of isolation and monstrosity
gptkbp:features_character gptkb:Alphonse_Frankenstein
gptkb:Victor_Frankenstein
gptkb:Henry_Clerval
gptkb:Elizabeth_Lavenza
the Creature
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:England
various locations in the UK
gptkbp:first_released gptkb:Frankenstein;_or,_The_Modern_Prometheus
gptkbp:followed_by Frankenstein: The True Story (novel adaptation)
gptkbp:follows the story of Victor Frankenstein
the original Frankenstein story
gptkbp:format gptkb:film
gptkbp:genre gptkb:science_fiction
gptkb:drama
gptkb:horror
gptkbp:has_awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:has_prequel gptkb:none
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:none
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:German_Expressionism
gptkb:Romanticism
gptkb:Gothic_literature
Mary Shelley's life experiences
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkbp:is_considered a cult classic
gptkbp:is_inspired_by the life of Mary Shelley
gptkbp:is_notable_for its performances
its special effects
its music score
its production design
its unique interpretation of the original story
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Frankenstein_franchise
gptkb:horror_genre
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Victor_Frankenstein
gptkb:The_Creature
gptkbp:media_type gptkb:print
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Richard_Harvey
gptkb:John_Williams
gptkbp:notable_for faithful adaptation of the novel
faithful adaptation of the original novel
gptkbp:notable_scene the tragic ending
the Creature's plea for companionship
the confrontation between Victor and the Creature
the creation of the Creature
gptkbp:original_network gptkb:CBS
gptkb:NBC
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:London
October 2004
October 1973
gptkbp:premiere_date October 7, 1973
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:David_Susskind
gptkb:ITV
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:ITC_Entertainment
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:1973
gptkbp:release_date November 24, 1973
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1973
gptkb:2004
gptkb:2011
gptkbp:released_on gptkb:television
gptkbp:runtime 120 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Christopher_Isherwood
gptkb:Philip_Frank
gptkb:Philip_Frank_Messina
gptkbp:setting 19th century Europe
gptkbp:starring gptkb:David_Warner
gptkb:Donald_Sutherland
gptkb:Jessica_Brown_Findlay
gptkb:John_Hurt
gptkb:Jane_Seymour
gptkb:Luke_Goss
gptkb:Jessica_Harper
gptkb:Leonard_Whiting
gptkb:Michael_Sarrazin
gptkbp:theme the quest for knowledge
the dangers of unchecked ambition
isolation and loneliness
gptkbp:viewership high ratings on television
gptkbp:was_cinematographed_by gptkb:David_Watkin
gptkbp:writer gptkb:John_Mc_Grath
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Frankenstein:_Day_of_the_Beast_(2010)
gptkb:The_Ghost_of_Frankenstein_(1960)
gptkb:I,_Frankenstein
gptkb:The_Ghost_of_Frankenstein
gptkb:Frankenstein_(1931)
gptkb:Frankenstein_(1931_film)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5