Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
Synopsis
In 2009, Sean Baker sat down with the Godfather of Gore himself, Herschell Gordon Lewis, to discuss his legendary career as an exploitation pioneer and creator of the splatter movie. In 2019, the footage formed the basis for this documentary produced by the Criterion Channel.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Baker
- Original Title
- Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- The Criterion Channel, Cre Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Baker
Alex Coco
Fumiko Takagi, Sean Baker, Peter Becker, Darren Dean, Jonathan Turell
Department Leadership Roster
Sean Baker
Director
Alex Coco
Editor
Sean Baker
Producer
Darren Dean
Producer
Alex Coco
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What is Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore about?
In 2009, Sean Baker sat down with the Godfather of Gore himself, Herschell Gordon Lewis, to discuss his legendary career as an exploitation pioneer and creator of the splatter movie. In 2019, the footage formed the basis for this documentary produced by the Criterion Channel.
Who directed Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore?
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore was directed by Sean Baker.
Who stars in Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore?
The principal cast of Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore includes Herschell Gordon Lewis, Sean Baker.
When was Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore released and how long is it?
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 17m.