The Last Frankenstein (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1991, The Last Frankenstein is a drama and horror film directed by Takeshi Kawamura, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Professor Sarusawa and his psychic daughter Mai live together after the suicide of the Professor's wife years earlier - which was caused by a suicide plague running rampant throughout the city. Dr. Aryo lives in a nearby castle with his wife, whom Dr. Aryo created, and a hunchbacked assistant. Dr. Aryo once worked at the same university with Professor Sarusawa but was fired for his morbid experiments. Now, Dr. Aryo may hold the key to unlocking the origins & cure for the suicide virus which Professor Sarusawa may now have. Meanwhile Professor Sarusawa's daughter Mai can be bring to life Dr. Aryo's stitched up cadavers which Dr. Aryo hopes to create a new race with.
Who’s in it. The Last Frankenstein stars Akira Emoto as Prof. Sarusawa, Yoshio Harada as Dr. Akira Aryo, Juro Kara as Oyama and Kazuhiko Goda as The Monster.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Last Frankenstein has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Frankenstein tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Frankenstein (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Frankenstein change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Frankenstein worth watching?
- The Last Frankenstein holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last Frankenstein?
- The Last Frankenstein stars Akira Emoto, Yoshio Harada, Juro Kara and Kazuhiko Goda.
- When was The Last Frankenstein released?
- The Last Frankenstein was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.