Frankenstein: The True Story 1973   TV, 200 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Jack Smight
Cast: James Mason, Leonard Whiting, Michael Sarrazin, David McCallum, Jane Seymour, Ralph Richardson, Agnes Moorehead, John Gielgud, Tom Baker, Michael Wilding, Nicola Pagett, Clarissa Kaye-Mason, Margaret Leighton, Dallas Adams, Julian Barnes
In this version of Mary Shelley's story, Dr. Frankenstein (Leonard Whiting) pieces together parts from dead bodies and creates a handsome–not ugly–monster (Michael Sarrazin). When the monster's physical attributes begin to disintegrate, it suffers despair. Frankenstein is forced to help his mentor, Dr. Polidori (James Mason), create a mate, the beautiful Prima (Jane Seymour), for the monster. But, when Frankenstein introduces Prima to society, the monster is angered and kills Prima and then follows Frankenstein to Antarctica to exact revenge. 1 User Review
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| | Anonymous 08/23/2007 | | For those of us who actually saw this movie would know that it was one of the best Frankenstein movies that was ever made. Too bad I can't find it in VHS or DVD. |
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Romeo and Juliet 1968  PG, 138 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Cast: Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, Michael York, Laurence Olivier, Milo O'Shea, John McEnery, Robert Stephens, Murray Head, Roy Holder, Bruce Robinson
Romeo (Leonard Whiting) and Juliet (Olivia Hussey) come to life in this beautiful production of Shakespeare's story about star-crossed lovers. Pasquale DeSantis won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, and an Oscar was also awarded for the costumes. Laurence Olivier narrates the story. Nominations were also received for Best Picture and Director.
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The Royal Hunt of the Sun 1969  G, 120 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Irving Lerner
Cast: Robert Shaw, Christopher Plummer, Nigel Davenport, Leonard Whiting, Michael Craig, Andrew Keir, William Marlowe, James Donald, Percy Herbert, Alexander Davion
If it's historical accuracy you're after, this tale of Spanish explorer Pizarro (Robert Shaw) and his trek into Peru will disappoint, but the story is entertaining. While looking for Incan treasures, Pizarro meets Incan God/King Atahualpa (Christopher Plummer) and becomes torn between his quest and a developing admiration for the king. Based on a successful stage play by Peter Shaffer.
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| 1. Frankenstein: The True Story (1973)
2. Romeo and Juliet (1968)
3. The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969)
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