The Strange Life of Dr. Frankenstein

Oct 22, 2018

0h 53m

★ 8.5

Overview

In 1818, Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, a powerful and timelessness novel which eternal theme is nothing other than man's quest for the secret of life. Since then, the Creature became a pop culture icon, overshadowing the novel and Doctor Frankenstein himself.

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Béatrice Chéramy

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Angela Wright

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Christopher Frayling

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Fiona Stafford

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Gwyneth Jones

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Jean-Claude Carrière

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Laurent Lantieri

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Miranda Seymour

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