Gods and monsters
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal, [1999].
Edition
Collector's ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Phillipsburg City Library | DVD CODS AND MONSTERS | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographical films.
British -- California -- Drama.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Frankenstein films -- Production and direction -- Drama.
Gay motion picture producers and directors -- Drama.
Gods and monsters (Motion picture)
Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Drama.
Nonfiction films.
Older gay men -- California -- Drama.
Short films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Whale, James, -- 1889-1957 -- Drama.
British -- California -- Drama.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Frankenstein films -- Production and direction -- Drama.
Gay motion picture producers and directors -- Drama.
Gods and monsters (Motion picture)
Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Drama.
Nonfiction films.
Older gay men -- California -- Drama.
Short films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Whale, James, -- 1889-1957 -- Drama.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Biographical films.
British.
California -- Los Angeles -- Hollywood.
California.
Documentary films.
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Gay motion picture producers and directors.
Gods and monsters. (Motion picture)
Nonfiction films.
Older gay men.
Short films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Whale, James, -- 1889-1957
British.
California -- Los Angeles -- Hollywood.
California.
Documentary films.
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Gay motion picture producers and directors.
Gods and monsters. (Motion picture)
Nonfiction films.
Older gay men.
Short films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Whale, James, -- 1889-1957
More Details
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal, [1999].
Format
DVD
Edition
Collector's ed.
Language
English
UPC
025192058424
Notes
General Note
Based upon the novel: Father of Frankenstein / by Christopher Bram.
General Note
Originally released as motion picture in 1998.
General Note
Includes documentary: The world of Gods and monsters : a journey with James Whale / produced and directed by David J. Skal and Sam Irvin ; written by David J. Skal ; narrated by Clive Barker.
General Note
Special features: feature commentary with Bill Condon; production notes; cast & filmmakers bios; film highlights; theatrical trailer; web links.
Restrictions on Access
Educational and home use only.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Stephen M. Katz; editor, Virginia Katz; music, Carter Burwell.
Participants/Performers
Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave.
Description
It's 1957, and Hollywood horror director James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The invisible man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper Hannah hires handsome young gardener Clayton Boone, the gay director and the simple yardman develop an unlikely friendship.
Target Audience
Rated R.
System Details
DVD; Dolby surround; 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen.
Language
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Awards
National Board of Review: Best picture, Best actor (McKellen); Los Angeles Film Critics: Best actor; Golden Globe Award: Best actress (Redgrave); Independent spirit awards: Best feature, Best male lead, Best female supporting actor; Academy Award: Best screenplay adaptation.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Condon, B., McKellen, I., & Bram, C. (1999). Gods and monsters (Collector's ed.). Universal.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Condon, Bill, 1955-, Ian. McKellen and Christopher. Bram. 1999. Gods and Monsters. Universal.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Condon, Bill, 1955-, Ian. McKellen and Christopher. Bram. Gods and Monsters Universal, 1999.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Condon, Bill, Ian McKellen, and Christopher Bram. Gods and Monsters Collector's ed., Universal, 1999.
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