Gods and monsters
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal, [1999].
ISBN
0783234090 :
Status
Description
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale Public Library - Adult AV | DRAMA GOD | On Shelf |
| Indian Prairie Public Library District - 1st Floor | DVD DRAMA GODS | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
British -- California -- Drama.
Drama.
DVD-Video discs.
Feature films.
Frankenstein films -- Production and direction -- Drama.
Gay couples -- Motion picture producers and directors -- Drama.
Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Drama.
Older gay men -- California -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings.
Whale, James, -- 1889-1957 -- Drama.
Drama.
DVD-Video discs.
Feature films.
Frankenstein films -- Production and direction -- Drama.
Gay couples -- Motion picture producers and directors -- Drama.
Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Drama.
Older gay men -- California -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings.
Whale, James, -- 1889-1957 -- Drama.
More Details
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal, [1999].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
0783234090 :
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.
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.
Awards
National Board of Review: Best picture, Best actor (McKellin); 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.
Local note
DVD
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Condon, B., McKellen, I., Fraser, B., Redgrave, L., & Bram, C. (1999). Gods and monsters (Collector's edition.). Universal.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bill Condon et al.. 1999. Gods and Monsters. Universal City, CA: Universal.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bill Condon et al.. Gods and Monsters Universal City, CA: Universal, 1999.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Condon, B., McKellen, I., Fraser, B., Redgrave, L. and Bram, C. (1999). Gods and monsters. Collector's edn. Universal City, CA: Universal.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Condon, Bill, et al. Gods and Monsters Collector's edition., Universal, 1999.
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