
It's Alive: The True Story of Frankenstein
Documentary
Overview
Mary Shelley created a monster in 1818, and writers, actors and filmmakers haven't been able to get enough of it ever since. The history of the creature on and off the screen includes clips from Thomas Edison's 1910 filmization to Kenneth Branagh's 1994 treatment, plus interviews with Robert De Niro, Mel Brooks, Roger Corman and others. Hosted by Roger Moore; narrated by Eli Wallach.
Top Cast


Rick Baker
Rick Baker
Self
Rick Baker
Self


Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh
Self
Kenneth Branagh
Self


Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks
Self
Mel Brooks
Self


Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola
Self
Francis Ford Coppola
Self


Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Self
Robert De Niro
Self


Richard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss
Self
Richard Dreyfuss
Self


Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Self - Host
Roger Moore
Self - Host


Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour
Self
Jane Seymour
Self


Eli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Narrator
Eli Wallach
Narrator
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