National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (2011)
Overview
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 6.869 |
Directed By
Danny Boyle
Tim Van Someren
Crew
Danny Boyle
Nick Dear
Karl Hyde
Rick Smith
Mary Shelley
Tim Van Someren
Ed Clarke
TOP CAST
Benedict Cumberbatch
The Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Jonny Lee Miller
The Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Ella Smith
Gretel / Clarice
Naomie Harris
Elizabeth Lavenza
George Harris
M. Frankenstein
Karl Johnson
De Lacey
Daniel Millar
Felix de Lacey
Lizzie Winkler
Agatha de Lacey
Andreea Păduraru
Female Creature
Daniel Ings
Servant
Martin Chamberlain
Servant
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