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1984 (1956) was a Drama - Science Fiction Film directed by Michael Anderson .

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FRANKENSTEIN (1984)

By Dan Day, Jr. on Jul 30, 2022 From The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog

The excellent English actor David Warner passed away recently. While reading various internet tributes about him, I discovered that he played the Frankenstein monster in a 1984 British TV adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel. I was not aware of this production, and I was even more stunned to find out ... Read full article


Swing Shift (1984): Underrated Classic with Caveats

By 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 12, 2021 From 4 Star Films

Aside from films actually produced during the war years, I’m not sure if I can think of a film that highlights the homefront to the degree of Swing Shift. The soundtrack is also perfectly antiquated (sans Carly Simon) fitting the era and mood to add another definite dimension. It effectively t... Read full article


DUNE (1984)

By Dan Day, Jr. on Sep 11, 2021 From The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog

Arrow Video has released a new Blu-ray special edition of the notorious 1984 film adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel DUNE. That is the impetus for this post. There are plenty of people who hate DUNE. Most folks consider it to be too weird, or incomprehensible. (Ironically, hardcore fans of DUNE's d... Read full article


Stranger Than Paradise (1984) and Jim Jarmusch

By 4 Star Film Fan on May 25, 2021 From 4 Star Films

One of the most revelatory aspects about becoming more familiar with Jim Jarmusch is how international his films are. At the very least, there’s this sense of them putting a lens to a broader cross-section of society. He is unequivocally American, but whether it’s because he’s a ci... Read full article


THE 6TH ANNUAL FAVOURITE TV SHOW EPISODE BLOGATHON: Magnum, P.I., Holmes is Where the Heart Is, 1984

on Mar 20, 2020 From Caftan Woman

Terence Towles Canote is hosting The 6th Annual Favourite TV Show Episode Blogathon. This is one of my top favourites of the annual blogathons and I am looking forward to all of the contributions to be found HERE. Holmes Is Where the Heart Is Written by Judy Burns and Jay Huguely Directed by... Read full article


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Donald Pleasence also appeared in the 1954 television version, playing the character of Syme which in the film is amalgamated with that of Parsons.
John Blythe is often credited being in this but he was not part of the project. He does not appear in the Robert Lennard casting papers nor was he on any shortlist for any role
During filming, Jan Sterling was pregnant with her son Adams Douglas, so she was given a certificate by the crew proclaiming him to be an honorary member of the cast.
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