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It's Alive: The True Story of Frankenstein

1994

100 minutes

Documentary

Overview

Mary Shelley created a monster in 1818, and writers, actors and filmmakers haven't been able to get enough of it ever since. The history of the creature on and off the screen includes clips from Thomas Edison's 1910 filmization to Kenneth Branagh's 1994 treatment, plus interviews with Robert De Niro, Mel Brooks, Roger Corman and others. Hosted by Roger Moore; narrated by Eli Wallach.

Top Cast

Rick Baker headshot

Rick Baker

Self

Kenneth Branagh headshot

Kenneth Branagh

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Mel Brooks headshot

Mel Brooks

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Francis Ford Coppola headshot

Francis Ford Coppola

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Robert De Niro headshot

Robert De Niro

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Richard Dreyfuss headshot

Richard Dreyfuss

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Roger Moore headshot

Roger Moore

Self - Host

Jane Seymour headshot

Jane Seymour

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Eli Wallach headshot

Eli Wallach

Narrator