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Ian McKellen
as James Whale

Brendan Fraser
as Clayton Boone

Lynn Redgrave
as Hanna

Lolita Davidovich
as Betty

David Dukes
as David Lewis

Kevin J. O'Connor
as Harry

Mark Kiely
as Dwight

Jack Plotnick
as Edmond Kay

Rosalind Ayres
as Elsa Lanchester

Jack Betts
as Elder Karloff

Matt McKenzie
as Colin Clive

Todd Babcock
as Leonard Barnett

Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy
as Princess Margaret

Brandon Kleyla
as Young Whale

Pamela Salem
as Sarah Whale

Michael O'Hagan
as William Whale

Sarah Ann Morris
as Daisy

David Millbern
as Dr. Payne

John Gatins
as Kid Saylor

Amir Aboulela
as Young Karloff

James Lecesne
as Jack Pierce

Martin Ferrero
as George Cukor

Jesse H. Long
as Assistant Director

Owen Masterson
as Camera Assistant

Lisa Vastine
as Librarian

Kent George
as Whale at 25

David Fabrizio
as Photographer

Jesse James
as Michael Boone

Lisa Darr
as Dana Boone

Paul Michael Sandberg
as Sound Man

Judson Mills
as Young Man

Arthur Dignam
as Ernest Thesinger

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• Mar 07, 2012

  I think there is an interesting film in here, but it is severely hampered by a poor script and a dreadful performance by Brandon Fraser. I know what you are thinking. How could the "Monkeybone" veteran give a less than stellar performance? Well I don't know how, but he does. While I understand that in many ways Fraser's character is supposed to mirror the Frankenstein monster, donning a flattop and not pausing much for thought, Fraser gives off the impression that he is too dim to actually even pull off acting dim. In fact, he acts a lot like I'm sure most of America believes he does when the cameras aren't rolling. I actually gave in to mild bursts of laughter just watching him "act". While I would have liked to see the story of James Whales, I was too busy trying to make sense of how Fraser got this role.
  Reid V Super Reviewer
• Dec 28, 2010

  First of all, to the reviewer who said you felt molested watching this movie. You're homophoic and should see someone about that. I thought it was really great. A nice telling of a Hollywood legend (not unlike Hollywoodland - but better!) I love Sir Ian McKellen and was doubtful on Fraser, but he really held his own. He wasn't fantastic, but he wasn't Keanu Reeves. I also really liked the subtle, sparse and dry humor interjected every little while. Something I wasn't quite expecting but it was nice. Most of it done by Ms. Redgrave. Overall a nice movie, not spectacular but definitely worth watching!
  Jennifer D Super Reviewer
• Oct 18, 2010

  unusual but if a fictional account why make it? would james whale be turning in his grave at this portrayal? yes mckellen is terrific at playing queens because... well... duh! aside from that the film is bloody good in a surreal sense. it's simple yet has so much going on in it
  Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
• Jan 20, 2010

  Loved Ian McKellen here and Brendan Fraser didn't extend himself beyond what the role required. Did not know James Whale previously. Interesting character.
  

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