Doctor Franken (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1980, Doctor Franken is a drama, horror, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. This variation of the Frankenstein legend, set in a brownstone in present-day Manhattan, has Robert Vaughn as a determined New York surgeon bringing "parts" home from work -- the hospital where he does experimental research -- to painstakingly rebuild the shattered body of an anonymous patient with organs from various donors.
Who’s in it. Doctor Franken stars Robert Vaughn as Dr. Arno Franken, Robert Perault as John Doe - Room 841, David Selby as Dr. Mike Foster and Teri Garr as Kelli Fisher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Doctor Franken has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Franken page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Franken tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Franken (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Franken change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Franken worth watching?
- Doctor Franken holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor Franken?
- Doctor Franken stars Robert Vaughn, Robert Perault, David Selby, Teri Garr and Josef Sommer.
- When was Doctor Franken released?
- Doctor Franken was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.