The Dark Side of Hollywood
Synopsis
Behind the scenes of Hollywood's low-budget movie industry. It is a powerful portrait of the fragility of fame and the cost of stardom. B-pictures have long been the spawning ground of today's and tomorrow's stars. They started the careers of Jack Nicholson and Sylvester Stallone among many others, as well as now super star directors Francis Ford Coppola, Peter Bogdanovich, Ron Howard and James Cameron. The film examines the evolution of starry-eyed newcomers arriving in Hollywood and discovering the harsh reality of getting into pictures.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Odette Springer
- Original Title
- The Dark Side of Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Only Child
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Odette Springer
Department Leadership Roster
Odette Springer
Director
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What is The Dark Side of Hollywood about?
Behind the scenes of Hollywood's low-budget movie industry. It is a powerful portrait of the fragility of fame and the cost of stardom. B-pictures have long been the spawning ground of today's and tomorrow's stars. They started the careers of Jack Nicholson and Sylvester Stallone among many others, as well as now super star directors Francis Ford Coppola, Peter Bogdanovich, Ron Howard and James Cameron. The film examines the evolution of starry-eyed newcomers arriving in Hollywood and discovering the harsh reality of getting into pictures.
Who directed The Dark Side of Hollywood?
The Dark Side of Hollywood was directed by Odette Springer.
Who stars in The Dark Side of Hollywood?
The principal cast of The Dark Side of Hollywood includes Maria Ford, Jon Kalina, Ava Cadell, Roger Corman, Lisa Boyle.
When was The Dark Side of Hollywood released and how long is it?
The Dark Side of Hollywood was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 54m.