Frankenstein: The True Story

Frankenstein: The True Story is a 1973 television film about a scientist who creates a monster. Directed by Jack Smight. Written by Christopher Isherwood, based on the Frankenstein (novel) by Mary Shelley. Dialogue Dr. Henry Clerval: You're afraid. I was afraid at first. It's the way we've been brought up. We've been brought up to fear! To fear the punishment of the gods. But Prometheus defied them. Dr. Victor Frankenstein: And they punished him! Dr. Henry Clerval: He scorned their punishment. So has every other hero that's stolen secrets from nature to give to mankind. Cast James Mason — Dr. Polidori Leonard Whiting — Dr. Victor Frankenstein David McCallum — Dr. Henry Clerval Jane Seymour — Agatha/Prima Nicola Pagett — Elizabeth Fanshawe Michael Sarrazin — The Creature Michael Wilding — Sir Richard Fanshawe Clarissa Kaye-Mason — Lady Fanshawe Agnes Moorehead — Mrs. Blair Margaret Leighton — Francoise DuVal Ralph Richardson — Mr. Lacey John Gielgud — Chief Constable External links 0070074 Frankenstein: The True Story Category:Films about Frankenstein Category:Films based on English novels Category:American science fiction horror films Category:Films directed by Jack Smight Category:Films set in London