Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Synopsis
Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend, presenting a perceptive history of the genre he personified. Karloff's films were long derided as hokum and attacked by censors, but his phenomenal popularity and pervasive influence endures, inspiring some of our greatest actors and directors into the 21st Century – among them Guillermo Del Toro, Ron Perlman, Roger Corman, and John Landis, all of whom and many more contribute their personal insights and anecdotes.
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster (2021) - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-04
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Boris Karloff
Self (archive footage)
Sara Karloff
Self
Guillermo del Toro
Self
Ron Perlman
Self
Stefanie Powers
Self
Christopher Plummer
Self
Peter Bogdanovich
Self
Lee Grant
Self
Joe Dante
Self
Roger Corman
Self
Norman Jewison
Self
David J. Skal
Self
Gregory W. Mank
Self
John Landis
Self
Ian Ogilvy
Self
Dick Miller
Self
Orson Bean
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 132 DaysSeptember 17, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 27, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Hamilton
- Original Title
- Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Shout! Studios, Abramorama
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Hamilton
Director
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What is Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster about?
Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend, presenting a perceptive history of the genre he personified. Karloff's films were long derided as hokum and attacked by censors, but his phenomenal popularity and pervasive influence endures, inspiring some of our greatest actors and directors into the 21st Century – among them Guillermo Del Toro, Ron Perlman, Roger Corman, and John Landis, all of whom and many more contribute their personal insights and anecdotes.
Who directed Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster was directed by Thomas Hamilton.
Who stars in Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?
The principal cast of Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster includes Boris Karloff, Sara Karloff, Guillermo del Toro, Ron Perlman, Stefanie Powers.
When was Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster released and how long is it?
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.