Movie
1998
Gods and Monsters is a 1998 period drama film written and directed by Bill Condon, based on Christopher Bram's 1995 novel Father of Frankenstein. The film stars Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich, and David Dukes. Its plot is a partly fictionalized account of the last days of the life of film director James Whale (McKellen), known for directing Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of…
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When Hollywood deals with its history, most likely protagonists of such films are actors. But even some directors can have personalities and lives colourful enough to be portrayed in biopic. One of those was James Whale, director of classic 1930s horror films. His last days are subject of *Gods and Monsters*, 1998 drama written and directed by Bill Condon. The plot, based on Christopher Bram's novel *Father of Frank…More
