Writer Christopher Isherwood's emphasis is on character rather than terror, with the creature (Michael Sarrazin) a handsome roué. Edited version. Based on Mary Shelley's Gothic classic. Leonard Whiting, James Mason, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Margaret Leighton. Elizabeth: Nicola Pagett. Agatha/Prima: Jane Seymour. Sir Richard: Michael Wilding. Sea Captain: Tom Baker. Directed by Jack Smight.