National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (2011)
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein is a 2011 drama movie directed by Danny Boyle and Tim Van Someren, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jonny Lee Miller and Ella Smith.
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.
Quick answers
What is National Theatre Live: Frankenstein about?
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.
When was National Theatre Live: Frankenstein released?
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein was released on 17 March 2011.
How long is National Theatre Live: Frankenstein?
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein runs 2h 10m.
Who made National Theatre Live: Frankenstein?
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein was directed by Danny Boyle and Tim Van Someren.
Cast
- Benedict Cumberbatch as The Creature / Victor Frankenstein
- Jonny Lee Miller as The Creature / Victor Frankenstein
- Ella Smith as Gretel / Clarice
- Naomie Harris as Elizabeth Lavenza
- George Harris as M. Frankenstein
- Karl Johnson as De Lacey
- Daniel Millar as Felix de Lacey
- Lizzie Winkler as Agatha de Lacey
- Andreea Păduraru as Female Creature
- William Nye as William Frankenstein / Ensemble
- Mark Armstrong as Rab
- John Stahl as Ewan