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Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
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Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

1997-06-15 · 60 min · ★ 8.5

Documentary

Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula uncovers the life and career of legendary actor Bela Lugosi, examining his early life in Hungary and Germany through his Hollywood successes and eventual decline. The film features a vast array of never-before-seen footage of the actor, ranging from remains of his 1918 film Struggle for Life to behind-the-scenes home movies on the set of RKO Studios. Lugosi is peppered with dozens of rare films clips and photographs, with the story itself coming to life thanks to the vast array of on-camera interviewees.

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Directors
Gary D. Rhodes
Production companies
Spinning Our Wheels Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert ClarkeRobert ClarkeNarrator
Bela LugosiBela LugosiSelf (archive footage)
Bela Lugosi Jr.Bela Lugosi Jr.Self
Hope LugosiSelf
Louise CurrieLouise CurrieSelf
Frank J. Dello StrittoSelf
Loretta KingSelf
Howard W. KochHoward W. KochSelf
Joseph H. LewisJoseph H. LewisSelf
Lucille LundLucille LundSelf
Rue McClanahanRue McClanahanSelf
Sammy PetrilloSammy PetrilloSelf
Helen RichmanSelf
Richard SheffSelf
John SpringerSelf
Harry ThomasSelf
Audrey TotterAudrey TotterSelf
George E. TurnerSelf
Robert WiseRobert WiseSelf
Richard GordonSelf

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