Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hulce, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Robert De Niro
as The Creature / Sharp Featured Man
肯尼思·布拉纳
as Victor Frankenstein
Tom Hulce
as Henry Clerval
Helena Bonham Carter
as Elizabeth
Aidan Quinn
as Cap. Robert Walton
Ian Holm
as Baron Frankenstein
Richard Briers
as Grandfather
John Cleese
as Prof. Waldman
Robert Hardy
as Prof. Krempe
Cherie Lunghi
as Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein
Celia Imrie
as Mrs. Moritz
Trevyn McDowell
as JustineCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 123 min |
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