| Lady Frankenstein | |
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| Credits | |
| Title: | Lady Frankenstein |
| Director: | Mel Welles; Aureliano Luppi [1] |
| Writers: | Dick Randall; Edward Di Lorenzo |
| Producers: | Umberto Borsato; Humbert Case; Giole Centanni; Harry Cushing [2]; Egidio Gelso; Jules Kenton; Mel Welles |
| Composer: | Alessandro Alessandroni |
| Cinematography: | Riccardo Pallotitini [3] |
| Editors: | Cleofe Conversi [4] |
| Production | |
| Distributed by: | Condor International Productions New World Pictures |
| Released: | October 22nd, 1971 [5][6] |
| Rating: | R |
| Running time: | 99 min. |
| Country: | Italy |
| Language: | Italian [7] |
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Lady Frankenstein is an Italian horror film based on the Frankenstein concept originally developed by author Mary Shelley. The film was directed and produced by Mel Welles and written by Dick Randall and Edward Di Lorenzo. It was produced by Condor International Productions and released internationally through New World Pictures. It premiered in Italy on October 22nd, 1971. Filmed in the style of the Frankenstein feature films produced by Hammer Film Productions, this new entry in the franchise stars Joseph Cotten as Baron Frankenstein, Rosalba Neri as his daughter, Tania "Lady" Frankenstein, Paul Muller as the Baron's colleague, Doctor Charles Marshall and Peter Whiteman filling in the role of the creature. Other stars include Herbert Fux as Tom Lynch, Renate Kasché as Julia Stack, Andrea Aureli as Jim Turner and Richard Beardley as Simon Burke.
Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Joseph Cotten | Baron Frankenstein |
| Rosalba Neri | Tania Frankenstein |
| Paul Muller | Doctor Charles Marshall |
| Peter Whiteman | The creature |
| Herbert Fux | Tom Lynch, the graverobber |
| Renata Kasché | Julia Stack |
| Lorenzo Terzon | Harris' assistant |
| Ada Pometti | Farmer's wife |
| Andrea Aureli | Jim Turner |
| Joshua Sinclair | John |
| Richard Beardley | Simon Burke |
| Petar Martinovitch | Jack Morgan |
| Adam Welles | Child |
| Mickey Hargitay | Captain Harris |
| Herb Andress | Hunchback |
| Linda Gary | Tania Frankenstein (voice) |
| Marino Masé | Thomas Stack |
| Mel Welles | Tom Lynch (voice) |
Notes & Trivia[]
- Lady Frankenstein (1971) redirects to this page.
- All characters and concepts are based on ideas originally developed by author Mary Shelley and brought to life in her 1818 novel, Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus.
- In Italy, the film is known as La Figlia di Frankenstein.
- Taglines for this film include, "Only the monster she made could satisfy her strange desires!", and, "A mad surgeon's mind in a woman's body".
- Lady Frankenstein exists in the public domain, which means all intellectual property rights of ownership have either expired or have been forfeited. As such, the movie has been released on home video by many different distribution companies.
- This is the only film produced by Condor International Productions.
- Interior sets of the film were shot at Incir De Paolis Studios in Rome, Italy. [8]
- This is the first and only known professional film work for actor Peter Whiteman, who plays the Creature.
Release[]
- Lady Frankenstein premiered in the United States in October of 1973. [5]
- The film was released in the United Kingdom in 1972. [5]
- Lady Frankenstein premiered in West Germany on January 28th, 1972. [5]
- Lady Frankenstein premiered in Paris, France on August 16th, 1973. [5]
- Mickey Hargitay gets a special on-screen credit as, "...and Mickey Hargitay as 'Captain Harris'".
Cast notes[]
- Actress Rosalba Neri is credited as Sara Bay in this film. [9]
- Actress Renate Kasché is credited as Renata Cash in this film. [9]
- Actor Lorenzo Terzon is credited as Lawrence Tilden in this film. [9]
- Actress Ada Pometti is credited as Ada Pomeroy in this film. [9]
- Actor Andrea Aureli is credited as Andrew Ray in this film. [9]
- Actor Joshua Sinclair is credited as Johnny Loffrey in this film. [9]
- Actor Petar Martinovitch is credited as Peter Martinov in this film. [9]
- Actor Herb Andress is uncredited for his participation in this film. [9]
- Actress Linda Gary provides the voice work for Tania Frankenstein in English-dubbed versions of the film. [9]
- Actor Marino Masé is uncredited for his participation in this film. [9]
- In English-dubbed versions of the movie, director Mel Welles also provides the voice for the graverobber, Tom Lynch. [9]
Home Video[]
- Lady Frankenstein was first released on home video in VHS format by Embassy Studios on September 25th, 1990. [10]
- Lady Frankenstein was first released on DVD in a region free format on February 2nd, 2002. [11]
- This movie was re-released by Gotham Distribution in VHS format on June 18th, 2002. [12]
- Lady Frankenstein was re-released on DVD in Region 1 format by Alpha Video on June 18th, 2005. [13]
- This film is also included on the Vampires, Mummies And Monsters Collection DVD set, which is under the "Roger Corman's Cult Classics" banner. The collection was released by Shout! Factory on September 27th, 2011. [14]
- The film has also been included as part of a double-feature with Nightmare Castle, starring Barbara Steele. This was released by Tgg on January 1st, 2003. [15]
- The movie was released on DVD again as part of the Horror Classics collection. It was produced by Public Domain Flicks and released on January 20th, 2009. This version had a running time of 85 minutes. [16]
- This film has also been included on the Elvira's Movie Macabre DVD collection, along with Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter. The collection was released in Region 1 format by Entertainment One on October 4th, 2011. [17]
- The remastered version of Lady Frankenstein is released as an all-regions DVD by A2zcds.com on September 22nd, 2008. [18]
Recommendations[]
Frankenstein
See also[]
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ Aureliano Luppi was a co-director on the film. He was uncredited for his participation on this project.
- ↑ Producer Harry Cushing is credited as Harry C. Cushing in this film.
- ↑ Cinematographer Riccardo Pallottini is credited as Richrd Pallotin in this film.
- ↑ Film editor Cleofe Conversi is credited as Cleo Converse in this film.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 IMDB; Lady Frankenstein (1971); Release Info
- ↑ Premiered in Italy.
- ↑ Dubbed in English in the United Kingdom and United States.
- ↑ IMDB; Lady Frankenstein (1971); Filming locations.
- ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 IMDB; Lady Frankenstein (1971); Full credits
- ↑ Amazon.com; Lady Frankenstein (1971); VHS release.
- ↑ Amazon.com; Lady Frnkenstein (1971); DVD
- ↑ Amazon.com; Lady Frankenstein (1971); VHS release.
- ↑ Amazon.com; Lady Frankenstein (1971); DVD
- ↑ Amazon.com; Vampires, Mummies And Monsters Collection; DVD
- ↑ Amazon.com; Lady Frankenstein and Nightmare Castle; DVD double feature
- ↑ Amazon.com; Lady Frankenstein (1971); DVD; Horror Classics Collection
- ↑ Amazon.com; Elvira's Movie Macabre; DVD
- ↑ Amazon.com; Lady Frankenstein (1971); Remastered DVD
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