National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

2011

130 min

8.0

Ends at

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.

Budget

$0

Genre

Drama, Horror, Science Fiction

Director

Tim Van Someren

Country

United Kingdom

Cast & Crew

Benedict Cumberbatch

Jonny Lee Miller

Ella Smith

Naomie Harris

George Harris

Karl Johnson

Daniel Millar

Lizzie Winkler

Andreea Păduraru

Daniel Ings

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National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

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.

  • Benedict Cumberbatch

  • Jonny Lee Miller

  • Ella Smith

  • Naomie Harris

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