It's Alive: The True Story of Frankenstein

Plot Summary

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 Self

Kenneth Branagh Self

Mel Brooks Self

Francis Ford Coppola Self

Robert De Niro Self