
Ian McKellen
James Whale

A portrait of an outrageous friendship.
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.
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.
Released September 12, 1998
The faces you are about to watch.

Ian McKellen
James Whale

Brendan Fraser
Clayton Boone

Lynn Redgrave
Hanna

Lolita Davidovich
Betty

David Dukes
David Lewis

Kevin J. O'Connor
Harry

Mark Kiely
Dwight

Jack Plotnick
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