Gods and Monsters [DVD video]

It's 1957, and Hollywood horror director 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 handsome young gardener Clayton Boone, the gay director and the simple yardman develop an unlikely friendship.

General Note:

Specifications: Dolby surround; 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, enhanced for 16x9 tvs.

Title from container.

Based upon the novel: Father of Frankenstein / by Christopher Bram.

Originally released as motion picture in 1998.

Includes documentary: The World of Gods and monsters : a journey with James Whale / produced and directed by David J. Skal and Sam Irvin ; written by David J. Skal ; narrated by Clive Barker.

Special features: Directors's commentary with Bill Condon, documentary, The making of gods & monsters; theatrical trailer.

Accompanied by: The World of Gods and monsters : a journey with James Whale / produced and directed by David J. Skal and Sam Irvin ; written by David J. Skal ; narrated by Clive Barker.

Performers:

Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich, David Dukes, Kevin J. O'Connor.

Contents:

The World of Gods and monsters : a journey with James Whale / produced and directed by David J. Skal and Sam Irvin ; written by David J. Skal ; narrated by Clive Barker.

Technical Details:

DVD, NTSC.

Personal Subject:

Whale, James, 1889-1957-Drama.

Subject Term:

Gay motion picture producers and directors -- Drama.

Frankenstein films -- Production and direction -- Drama.

Older gay men -- California -- Drama.

Social classes -- California -- Drama.

British -- California -- Drama.

Geographic Term:

Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Drama.