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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.
Gods and Monsters. R Released Jan 21, 1998 1h 45m Biography LGBTQ+. List. 96% Tomatometer 71 Reviews. 82% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings. Once a powerful Hollywood director best known for ...
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"Gods and Monsters" is not a deep or powerful film, but it is a good-hearted one, in which we sense the depth of early loss that helped to shape Whale's protective style, and the California openness that allows Clayton Boone to care for a man he has nothing in common with.
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.
Gods and Monsters. Academy Award winner, Best Adapted Screenplay. James Whale, acclaimed creator of the Frankenstein movies, begins an unlikely friendship with his handsome gardener. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 7 days to finish once started. Woot!
Part biography, part fantasy, part meditation on the true nature of inner monsters, life, death, and art, this is a sensitive and compelling study of an iconic industry figure. Full Review ...
