Frankenstein: A Modern Myth

Frankenstein: A Modern Myth
Frankenstein: A Modern Myth
2012
Documentary, Horror
TV Movie
1h 0m
Examines some of the depictions of Frankenstein through the ages, including a behind-the-scenes look at Danny Boyle's sell-out hit at the National Theatre. The film has exclusive access to rehearsals and interviews with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller - who alternate the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature - and with Danny Boyle. (channel4.com)
Starring:
Jonny Lee MillerJonny Lee Miller is an English actor famous for his portrayal of the Sean Connery-obsessed Sick Boy in film Trainspotting(1996). His memorable performances in the shortlived ABCseries Eli Stone and Dexter helped both to keep in in the public eye. In 2011 Miller shared Oliver Award with actor Benedict Cumberbatch for their performances in Boyle's stage production of Frankenstein and the following year he kept up the gothic vibe with his turn as the shady Roger Collins in soap opera Dark Shadows.
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch is an English actor. His most acclaimed roles include Stephen Hawking in the BBC drama Hawking (2004); William Pitt in the historical film Amazing Grace (2006); protagonist Stephen Ezard in the miniseries thriller The Last Enemy (2008); Paul Marshall in Atonement (2007); Bernard in Small Island (2009); Sherlock Holmes in the modern BBC adaptation series Sherlock (2010); and Peter Guillam in the spy thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)...(wikipedia)
Danny Boyle was born on 20 October 1956 in Radcliffe, Bury, Lancashire. After theatre work for the Joint Stock Company and Royal Court (where he was artistic director between 1982-7), Boyle moved into television, directing feature-length episodes of the popular detective series Inspector Morse (ITV, 1987-2000) and the well-received drama series Mr Wroe's Virgins (BBC, 1993). In 1993, he teamed up with producer Andrew Macdonald (grandson of screenwriter Emeric Pressburger) and doctor-turned-writer John Hodge, to direct his first feature film, Shallow Grave (www.screenonline.org.uk)
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Starring:
Jonny Lee MillerJonny Lee Miller is an English actor famous for his portrayal of the Sean Connery-obsessed Sick Boy in film Trainspotting(1996). His memorable performances in the shortlived ABCseries Eli Stone and Dexter helped both to keep in in the public eye. In 2011 Miller shared Oliver Award with actor Benedict Cumberbatch for their performances in Boyle's stage production of Frankenstein and the following year he kept up the gothic vibe with his turn as the shady Roger Collins in soap opera Dark Shadows.
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch is an English actor. His most acclaimed roles include Stephen Hawking in the BBC drama Hawking (2004); William Pitt in the historical film Amazing Grace (2006); protagonist Stephen Ezard in the miniseries thriller The Last Enemy (2008); Paul Marshall in Atonement (2007); Bernard in Small Island (2009); Sherlock Holmes in the modern BBC adaptation series Sherlock (2010); and Peter Guillam in the spy thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)...(wikipedia)
Danny Boyle was born on 20 October 1956 in Radcliffe, Bury, Lancashire. After theatre work for the Joint Stock Company and Royal Court (where he was artistic director between 1982-7), Boyle moved into television, directing feature-length episodes of the popular detective series Inspector Morse (ITV, 1987-2000) and the well-received drama series Mr Wroe's Virgins (BBC, 1993). In 1993, he teamed up with producer Andrew Macdonald (grandson of screenwriter Emeric Pressburger) and doctor-turned-writer John Hodge, to direct his first feature film, Shallow Grave (www.screenonline.org.uk)
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