Gods and Monsters
Focusing on James Whale (Ian McKellen), the homosexual director of "Show Boat", "The Invisible Man", "Frankenstein" and "Bride of Frankenstein", who has long since stepped back from the glamour and glitz of Hollywood. Haunted and lonely, he recounts many of his experiences to his muscle bound ex-marine gardener (Brendan Fraser) in some brilliant soul searching.
Year: 1998
Genre: Queer Cinema, Filmmaking, Biography
Country: UK, USA
Director: Bill Condon
Starring: Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave
Duration: 97 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains sex scenes and offensive language.
7.5/10
Location in store: Queer Cinema
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