Hollywood's Greatest Villains
Synopsis
Villains have always been with us. In a war-plagued world, brutality and corruption embody our darkest fears--all that is selfish and wicked in the human soul. And they also happen to be great box-office draw as we see in this fascinating, terrifying look at some of the most evil--and best-loved--characters ever created--from Dracula to Darth Vader to Hannibal Lecter. Featuring interviews with actors like Sharon Stone (Basic Instinct) and directors such as George Lucas (Star Wars), John Carpenter (Halloween), this riveting, insightful film exploration takes viewers through more than 100 years of screen evil, including clips from the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. Shiver through our comprehensive gallery of rogues in a bone-chilling homage to the men and women who haunt our darkest dreams...and fulfill our most secret desires?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael S. Emerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Kleinman
- Original Title
- Hollywood's Greatest Villains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael S. Emerson
Dennis Kleinman
Tracey Jackson
Lou Reda, Marc Etkind
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Kleinman
Writer
Lou Reda
Producer
Tracey Jackson
Editor
Michael S. Emerson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hollywood's Greatest Villains
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What is Hollywood's Greatest Villains about?
Villains have always been with us. In a war-plagued world, brutality and corruption embody our darkest fears--all that is selfish and wicked in the human soul. And they also happen to be great box-office draw as we see in this fascinating, terrifying look at some of the most evil--and best-loved--characters ever created--from Dracula to Darth Vader to Hannibal Lecter. Featuring interviews with actors like Sharon Stone (Basic Instinct) and directors such as George Lucas (Star Wars), John Carpenter (Halloween), this riveting, insightful film exploration takes viewers through more than 100 years of screen evil, including clips from the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. Shiver through our comprehensive gallery of rogues in a bone-chilling homage to the men and women who haunt our darkest dreams...and fulfill our most secret desires?
Who directed Hollywood's Greatest Villains?
Hollywood's Greatest Villains was directed by Michael S. Emerson.
Who stars in Hollywood's Greatest Villains?
The principal cast of Hollywood's Greatest Villains includes John Carpenter, Glenn Close, Scott Glenn, James Earl Jones, Jonathan Kuntz.
When was Hollywood's Greatest Villains released and how long is it?
Hollywood's Greatest Villains was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.