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The epic TV movie comes to life in HD! Experience all the horror and suspense of the timeless Frankenstein story, now available on Blu-ray for the first time. Featuring an incredible cast, including Jane Seymour, Agnes Moorehead, Michael Sarrazin, James Mason and Leonard Whiting, this film faithfully retells Mary Shelley's unforgettable story. Victor Frankenstein's medical experiments result in the shocking discovery that he can revive the dead. But when the creature he brings forth becomes a killer, is anyone safe? Find out in this gruesome, heart-pounding thriller created by legendary talents such as screenwriter Christopher Isherwood and makeup artist Roy Ashton. Experience the tragedy and terror of Frankenstein like never before! Bonus Content: 2K Scan of the Original Film Elements to the 2-Part 3 Hour and 6 Minute Version Including the Introduction by Actor James Mason Audio Commentary with Filmmaker/Film Historian Sam Irvin Off with Her Head: An Interview with Actress Jane Seymour Victor's Story: An Interview with Actor Leonard Whiting Frankenstein's Diary: A Conversation with Writer Don Bachardy

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One of the great Shakespeare adaptations, this sublime take on the Bard’s immortal romantic tragedy by Franco Zeffirelli breathed new life into the oft-told tale by casting actual teenagers in the title roles. As the young lovers whose affair threatens to inflame the tensions between their feuding families in Renaissance Verona, Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting vividly capture the mix of adolescent ardor and turmoil that fuels their destiny-driven liaison. A sensory banquet thanks to Nino Rota’s delicate score and the exquisite, Oscar-winning costumes and cinematography, Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare at its most deeply felt and passionately alive. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack Excerpt from the 2018 documentary Franco Zeffirelli: Directing from Life Interviews with actors Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting from 1967 and 2016 Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by scholar Ramona Wray

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One of the great Shakespeare adaptations, this sublime take on the Bard’s immortal romantic tragedy by Franco Zeffirelli breathed new life into the oft-told tale by casting actual teenagers in the title roles. As the young lovers whose affair threatens to inflame the tensions between their feuding families in Renaissance Verona, Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting vividly capture the mix of adolescent ardor and turmoil that fuels their destiny-driven liaison. A sensory banquet thanks to Nino Rota’s delicate score and the exquisite, Oscar-winning costumes and cinematography, Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare at its most deeply felt and passionately alive. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack Excerpt from the 2018 documentary Franco Zeffirelli: Directing from Life Interviews with actors Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting from 1967 and 2016 Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by scholar Ramona Wray