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McKellen, nevertheless, provides plenty of electricity -- even if the monster never quite gets off the table and walks.
Jonathan Lethem, Salon.com
Gods and Monsters
A portrait of an outrageous friendship.
1998 · 1h 45m · R
Drama
Directed by
Bill Condon
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Gods and Monsters
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It's 1957, and 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 a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.
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