Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Synopsis
Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - Forrest J. Ackerman, whose 85 year love affair with the genre helped bring it into the mainstream and shape the way we view science fiction today.
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Forrest J. Ackerman
Self
Ray Bradbury
Self
Bobbie Bresee
Self
Lon Chaney Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Lon Chaney
Self (archive footage)
Roger Corman
Self
Joe Dante
Self
John Landis
Self
Fay Wray
Self (archive footage)
Max Schreck
Self (archive footage)
Colin Clive
Self (archive footage)
Ernest Thesiger
Self (archive footage)
Boris Karloff
Self (archive footage)
Christopher Lee
Self (archive footage)
Peter Lorre
Self (archive footage)
Bela Lugosi
Self (archive footage)
Helen Chandler
Self (archive footage)
Claude Rains
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael MacDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Johnston
- Original Title
- Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael MacDonald
Ian Johnston
Department Leadership Roster
Michael MacDonald
Director
Ian Johnston
Writer
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What is Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman about?
Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - Forrest J. Ackerman, whose 85 year love affair with the genre helped bring it into the mainstream and shape the way we view science fiction today.
Who directed Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman?
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman was directed by Michael MacDonald.
Who stars in Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman?
The principal cast of Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman includes Forrest J. Ackerman, Ray Bradbury, Bobbie Bresee, Lon Chaney Jr., Lon Chaney.
When was Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman released and how long is it?
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 48m.