Gods and monsters
(DVD) 

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Subjects

LC Subjects
British -- California -- Drama.
Drama.
Feature films.
Frankenstein films -- Production and direction -- Drama.
Gay motion picture producers and directors -- Drama.
Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Drama.
Older gay men -- California -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Whale, James, -- 1889-1957 -- Drama.

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Published
[U.S.] : Lions Gate Home Entertainment, 2003.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
1588177858, 9781588177858
UPC
031398833222

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: Directors's commentary with Bill Condon ; The making of Gods & Monsters -- Theatrical trailer.
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.
System Details
DVD, Dolby digital, Widescreen (2.35:1).
Language
In English with optional subtitles in Spanish, English ; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.
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, 1998.
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DVD

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Condon, B., McKellen, I., Fraser, B., Redgrave, L., & Bram, C. (2003). Gods and monsters (Widescreen version.). Lions Gate Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bill Condon et al.. 2003. Gods and Monsters. [U.S.]: Lions Gate Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bill Condon et al.. Gods and Monsters [U.S.]: Lions Gate Home Entertainment, 2003.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Condon, B., McKellen, I., Fraser, B., Redgrave, L. and Bram, C. (2003). Gods and monsters. Widescreen version. [U.S.]: Lions Gate Home Entertainment.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Condon, Bill, et al. Gods and Monsters Widescreen version., Lions Gate Home Entertainment, 2003.

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