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National Theatre Live: Frankenstein(2011)
Status: Released
Date: 2011-03-17
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78 Votes
Time: 2h 10m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
Top 10 Billed 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
Lizzie Winkler
Agatha de Lacey
Andreea Păduraru
Female Creature
Daniel Ings
Servant
Video Trailer National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
Video: National Theatre Live Frankenstein Encore Trailer
National Theatre Live Frankenstein Encore Trailer
Official Trailer | Frankenstein w Benedict Cumberbatch & Jonny Lee Miller | National Theatre at Home
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller in Danny Boyle's Frankenstein for NT Live
Cruelty, Violence and the Creature
Directing Frankenstein | Academy Award®-Winner Danny Boyle | National Theatre at Home
Doubling Frankenstein and The Creature | National Theatre at Home
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National Theatre Live Frankenstein Encore Trailer - Trailer
Official Trailer | Frankenstein w Benedict Cumberbatch & Jonny Lee Miller | National Theatre at Home - Trailer
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller in Danny Boyle's Frankenstein for NT Live - Teaser
Cruelty, Violence and the Creature - Behind the Scenes
Directing Frankenstein | Academy Award®-Winner Danny Boyle | National Theatre at Home - Behind the Scenes
Doubling Frankenstein and The Creature | National Theatre at Home - Behind the Scenes
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