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10/10Much better than its reputation, Karloff is creepy indeed as the grandson of the original Dr Frankenstein. Shoestring budget aside, this is not bad at all late Karloff viewing.
Reviewed on August 3, 2019
Frankenstein 1970(1958)
The One...The Only KING OF MONSTERS!
5.4(45)1h 23m1958-07-20
HorrorScience Fiction
Frankenstein 1970 Synopsis
The baron's grandson rents the family castle to a TV crew to fund his atomic revival of the family monster.
Frankenstein 1970 (1958) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Howard W. Koch, released on July 20, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Boris Karloff, Jana Lund, Don 'Red' Barry and Charlotte Austin. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard W. Koch
- Writers:
- Aubrey Schenck, George Worthing Yates, Charles A. Moses
- Producers:
- Aubrey Schenck
- Cinematographer:
- Carl E. Guthrie
- Composer:
- Paul Dunlap
- Production:
- Aubrey Schenck Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
- Budget:
- $110,000
- Status:
- Released
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Frankenstein 1970 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Boris Karloff
as Baron Viktor von Frankenstein
Jana Lund
as Carolyn Hayes
Don 'Red' Barry
as Douglas Row
Charlotte Austin
as Judy Stevens
Rudolph Anders
as Wilhelm Gottfried
- Tom Duggan
Tom Duggan
as Mike Shaw
- Irwin Berke
Irwin Berke
as Inspector Raab
John Dennis
as Morgan Haley
Norbert Schiller
as Shuter
Mike Lane
as Hans Himmler / The Monster
- Franz Roehn
Franz Roehn
as Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Joe Ploski
Joe Ploski
as Station Porter (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Howard W. Koch, written by Aubrey Schenck, George Worthing Yates and Charles A. Moses, produced by Aubrey Schenck.
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Frankenstein 1970 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 45 ratings.
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Frankenstein 1970 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Frankenstein 1970 online?
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Frankenstein 1970 (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Frankenstein 1970?
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The main cast of Frankenstein 1970 (1958) includes Boris Karloff, Jana Lund, Don 'Red' Barry, Charlotte Austin and Rudolph Anders. The film was directed by Howard W. Koch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Frankenstein 1970 released?
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Frankenstein 1970 was released on July 20, 1958 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Frankenstein 1970 worth watching?
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Frankenstein 1970 (1958) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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