Gods and Monsters (1998) (original) (raw)

A compassionate speculation about the final days of James Whale, the director of Frankenstein and 20 other films of the 1930s and '40s, who was openly gay at a time when homosexuality in Hollywood was discreetly concealed. Retired and semi-reclusive, Whale lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper hires a handsome young gardener, Clayton Boone, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship.

A compassionate speculation about the final days of James Whale, the director of Frankenstein and 20 other films of the 1930s and '40s, who was openly gay at a time when homosexuality in Hollywood was discreetly concealed. Retired and semi-reclusive, Whale lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper hires a handsome young gardener, Clayton Boone, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship. (less)

Director: Bill Condon
Writers: Bill Condon, Christopher Bram
Starring: Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich, David Dukes, Kevin J. O'Connor
Producer: Paul Colichman

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