Gods and Monsters

Gods and Monsters is a 1998 film which recounts the (somewhat fictionalized) last days of the life of troubled film director James Whale, whose homosexuality is a central theme. It stars Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich and David Dukes.

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1998 - Film - James Whale - Homosexuality - Ian McKellen - Brendan Fraser - Lynn Redgrave - Lolita Davidovich - David Dukes

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The movie was adapted by Bill Condon from the novel Father of Frankenstein by Christopher Bram. It was directed by Condon.

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Bill Condon - Christopher Bram

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It won the Academy Award for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium, and was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Ian McKellen) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Lynn Redgrave).

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Academy Award - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Best Actress in a Supporting Role

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The film featured reconstructions of the filming of Bride of Frankenstein, which Whale directed.

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