Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary D. Rhodes
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary D. Rhodes
- Original Score
- Art Greenhaw
- Original Title
- Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Spinning Our Wheels Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary D. Rhodes
Gary D. Rhodes
Art Greenhaw
James F. Cain
Bob Stovall
Donald Rhodes
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Rhodes
Producer
James F. Cain
Director of Photography
Bob Stovall
Editor
Moisés Servín
Production Design
Gary D. Rhodes
Writer
Gary D. Rhodes
Director
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What is Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula about?
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.
Who directed Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula?
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula was directed by Gary D. Rhodes.
Who stars in Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula?
The principal cast of Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula includes Robert Clarke, Bela Lugosi, Bela Lugosi Jr., Hope Lugosi, Louise Currie.
When was Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula released and how long is it?
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula was composed by Art Greenhaw.