Doctor Franken (1980)
This variation of the Frankenstein legend, set in a brownstone in present-day Manhattan, has Robert Vaughn as a determined New York surgeon bringing "parts" home from work -- the hospital where he does experimental research -- to painstakingly rebuild the shattered body of an anonymous patient with organs from various donors.
Director: Marvin J. Chomsky, Jeff Lieberman
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: January 13, 1980
Cast
- Robert Vaughn - Dr. Arno Franken
- Robert Perault - John Doe - Room 841
- David Selby - Dr. Mike Foster
- Teri Garr - Kelli Fisher
- Josef Sommer - Mr. Parker
- Cynthia Harris - Anita Franken
- Addison Powell - Dr. Eric Kerwin
- Takayo Doran - Claire
- Claiborne Cary - Jenny
- Nicolas Surovy - Martin Elson
Screenplay
- Jeff Lieberman (Story)
- Mary Shelley (Novel)
- Lee Thomas
Music: John Morris
Cinematography: Alan Metzger
Editing: Robert M. Reitano
Production: Titus Productions, Janus Productions, NBC Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Marvin J. Chomsky, Jeff Lieberman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Doctor Franken about?
- This variation of the Frankenstein legend, set in a brownstone in present-day Manhattan, has Robert Vaughn as a determined New York surgeon bringing "parts" home from work -- the hospital where he does experimental research -- to painstakingly rebuild the shattered body of an anonymous patient with organs from various donors.
- Who directed Doctor Franken?
- Doctor Franken was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, Jeff Lieberman.
- Who stars in Doctor Franken?
- Doctor Franken stars Robert Vaughn, Robert Perault, David Selby, Teri Garr, Josef Sommer, Cynthia Harris.
- How long is Doctor Franken?
- Doctor Franken has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Doctor Franken?
- Doctor Franken is a Horror, Science Fiction, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Doctor Franken produced?
- Doctor Franken was produced in United States of America.