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Doctor Franken

  • TV Movie
  • 1980
  • Unrated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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Doctor Franken (1980)
HorrorSci-Fi

Manhattan surgeon Dr. Arno Franken rebuilds the broken body of a John Doe patient with spare body parts.Manhattan surgeon Dr. Arno Franken rebuilds the broken body of a John Doe patient with spare body parts.Manhattan surgeon Dr. Arno Franken rebuilds the broken body of a John Doe patient with spare body parts.

  • Directors
    • Marvin J. Chomsky
    • Jeff Lieberman
  • Writers
    • Jeff Lieberman
    • Mary Shelley
    • Lee Thomas
  • Stars
    • Robert Vaughn
    • Robert Perault
    • David Selby
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    72
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Marvin J. Chomsky
      • Jeff Lieberman
    • Writers
      • Jeff Lieberman
      • Mary Shelley
      • Lee Thomas
    • Stars
      • Robert Vaughn
      • Robert Perault
      • David Selby
    • 2User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Robert Vaughn
    Robert Vaughn
    • Dr. Arno Franken
    Robert Perault
    Robert Perault
    • John Doe - Room 841
    David Selby
    David Selby
    • Dr. Mike Foster
    Teri Garr
    Teri Garr
    • Kelli Fisher
    Josef Sommer
    Josef Sommer
    • Mr. Parker
    Cynthia Harris
    Cynthia Harris
    • Anita Franken
    Addison Powell
    Addison Powell
    • Dr. Eric Kerwin
    Rudolph Willrich
    Rudolph Willrich
    • Arthur Gurnsey
    Sylvia Lowe
    • Mrs. Parker
    Sam Schacht
    Sam Schacht
    • Lieutenant Pearson
    Ted Sorel
    Ted Sorel
    • Gerald Blake
    • (as Theodore Sorel)
    Nicolas Surovy
    Nicolas Surovy
    • Martin Elson
    Claiborne Cary
    • Jenny
    Takayo Doran
    • Claire
    Penelope Paley
    • Technician
    Roger Hill
    Roger Hill
    • Anaesthesiologist
    Debra Mooney
    Debra Mooney
    • Surgical Nurse
    Jamie Tirelli
    Jamie Tirelli
    • Lab Technician
    • (as Jaime Tirelli)
    • Directors
      • Marvin J. Chomsky
      • Jeff Lieberman
    • Writers
      • Jeff Lieberman
      • Mary Shelley
      • Lee Thomas
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    10jacobjohntaylor1

    Classic Horror

    This is a modern day remake of Frankenstein and it is a great movie. The 1931 version is better. But still this is a great movie. Doctor Franken is a doctor who whats people to live forever. So he creates a man out of dead body parts. The brings it to life. This movie has a great story line. It also has great acting. It also has great special effects. Robert Vaughn is a great actor. Robert Perault was a great actor. Frankenstein (1994) is a better movie. But still this is a great movie. It is very scary. It one of the best horror movies of all time. If you get a chance to see this movie do so. It is great 10 out 10. This is a must see.

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      The film was advertised as "The Franken Project" until its title was changed on the day of its broadcast premiere.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dr. Franken
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Titus Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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