Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
8.5
4 Reviews
1997
1h 0min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
15 June 1997
Runtime
1h 0min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Spinning Our Wheels Productions
Cast
Robert Clarke
Narrator
Bela Lugosi
Self (archive footage)
Bela Lugosi Jr.
Self
Hope Lugosi
Self
Louise Currie
Self
Frank J. Dello Stritto
Self
Loretta King
Self
Howard W. Koch
Self
Joseph H. Lewis
Self
Lucille Lund
Self
Rue McClanahan
Self
Sammy Petrillo
Self
Helen Richman
Self
Richard Sheff
Self
John Springer
Self
Harry Thomas
Self
Audrey Totter
Self
George E. Turner
Self
Robert Wise
Self
Richard Gordon
Self
Dwight David Frye
Self
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