Frankenstein: The True Story ----> 9/24/06
08-02-06, 07:03 PM
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Frankenstein: The True Story ----> 9/24/06
From dvdactive.com:
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http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...rue-story.html
Title: Frankenstein: The True Story (IMDb)
Starring: James Mason
Released: 26th September 2006
SRP: $19.98
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Universal Home Video has announced the 1973 television series Frankenstein: The True Story which stars James Mason, Leonard Whiting and Jane Seymour. This single-disc release will be available to own from the 26th September, and should set you back around $19.98. Each of the episodes (making a total of 3 hours 3 minutes) will be presented in 1.33:1 full frame, along with English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono tracks. The only extra material will be some preview trailers. We've attached the artwork below:
Starring: James Mason
Released: 26th September 2006
SRP: $19.98
Further Details:
Universal Home Video has announced the 1973 television series Frankenstein: The True Story which stars James Mason, Leonard Whiting and Jane Seymour. This single-disc release will be available to own from the 26th September, and should set you back around $19.98. Each of the episodes (making a total of 3 hours 3 minutes) will be presented in 1.33:1 full frame, along with English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono tracks. The only extra material will be some preview trailers. We've attached the artwork below:
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...rue-story.html
08-02-06, 08:14 PM
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for some reason all I remember about this movie was it was good,a tv guide article about it and somebody singing Figaro,Figaro in it.I will pick it up thanks op.
08-02-06, 08:34 PM
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Shit... I have a vague recollection of finally tracking this down a while back, watching it, and being disappointed. But now I have no firm memory at all. I'm going to end up renting this all over again.
I really have to start keeping a log or something...
I really have to start keeping a log or something...
08-03-06, 07:32 AM
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This is a terrific TV movie which for years (on local TV) was only available in a severely truncated version that made no sense. I seem to remember it coming out on VHS, but the short version only.
From the Maltin Movie & Video Guide:
"Epic retelling of Mary Shelley's frightmare with brilliant Christopher Isherwood screenplay ... competes favorably with the immortal Karloff movies ... creature played stunningly by Michael Sarrazin ... marvelous cast in this thinking-man's horror movie."
From the Maltin Movie & Video Guide:
"Epic retelling of Mary Shelley's frightmare with brilliant Christopher Isherwood screenplay ... competes favorably with the immortal Karloff movies ... creature played stunningly by Michael Sarrazin ... marvelous cast in this thinking-man's horror movie."
08-03-06, 11:46 AM
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Fantastic news! I've been wanting to see this come out on DVD for looong time. It hasn't even been showing on any tv (that I've seen) so its been ages since most have had a chance to see this. Yeah, its a stupid name (the "true story" bit). But I remember this as a first-rate intelligent show that really did have a different take on the Frankenstein story (though those expecting monsters will be disappointed).
08-03-06, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by marty888
This is a terrific TV movie which for years (on local TV) was only available in a severely truncated version that made no sense. I seem to remember it coming out on VHS, but the short version only.
From the Maltin Movie & Video Guide:
"Epic retelling of Mary Shelley's frightmare with brilliant Christopher Isherwood screenplay ... competes favorably with the immortal Karloff movies ... creature played stunningly by Michael Sarrazin ... marvelous cast in this thinking-man's horror movie."
From the Maltin Movie & Video Guide:
"Epic retelling of Mary Shelley's frightmare with brilliant Christopher Isherwood screenplay ... competes favorably with the immortal Karloff movies ... creature played stunningly by Michael Sarrazin ... marvelous cast in this thinking-man's horror movie."
08-03-06, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rw2516
Lets hope it's the complete version and not the vhs version.
08-03-06, 01:42 PM
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Yes, great news! I remember watching this when I was a kid on an old UHF station...I don't remember much of what made it so special, but it has stuck with me for many years. Can't wait to rewatch it and discover it again.
