Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 15, 1997

Runtime

1h 0m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

80%

Original Title

Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

Production Companies

Spinning Our Wheels Productions

Director

Gary Don Rhodes

Description

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.