Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
Synopsis
Take an outrageous ride through this wild world of exploitation films with this thoroughly entertaining documentary, HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS – THE GODFATHER OF GORE! Featuring cult director John Waters, Drive-In Movie Critic Joe Bob Briggs, Herschell Gordon Lewis himself and a “cast of thousands,” you’ll witness the innocent bare-naked era of Nudie-Cuties before Lewis schocked the world with “Blood Feast,” the first ever gore film!
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Henenlotter, Jimmy Maslon
- Original Title
- Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Something Weird Video (SWV)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Henenlotter, Jimmy Maslon
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Frank Henenlotter
Director
Jimmy Maslon
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore about?
Take an outrageous ride through this wild world of exploitation films with this thoroughly entertaining documentary, HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS – THE GODFATHER OF GORE! Featuring cult director John Waters, Drive-In Movie Critic Joe Bob Briggs, Herschell Gordon Lewis himself and a “cast of thousands,” you’ll witness the innocent bare-naked era of Nudie-Cuties before Lewis schocked the world with “Blood Feast,” the first ever gore film!
Who directed Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore?
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore was directed by Frank Henenlotter, Jimmy Maslon.
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, John Waters, Ray Sager, Frank Henenlotter, Bunny Yeager.
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 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore?
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).