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Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

15 June 1997

Country

United States of America

Cast

Robert Clarke

Robert Clarke

Narrator

Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi

Self (archive footage)

Bela Lugosi Jr.

Bela Lugosi Jr.

Self

Hope Lugosi

Hope Lugosi

Self

Louise Currie

Louise Currie

Self

Frank J. Dello Stritto

Frank J. Dello Stritto

Self

Loretta King

Loretta King

Self

Howard W. Koch

Howard W. Koch

Self

Joseph H. Lewis

Joseph H. Lewis

Self

Lucille Lund

Lucille Lund

Self

Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan

Self

Sammy Petrillo

Sammy Petrillo

Self

Helen Richman

Helen Richman

Self

Richard Sheff

Richard Sheff

Self

John Springer

John Springer

Self

Harry Thomas

Harry Thomas

Self

Audrey Totter

Audrey Totter

Self

George E. Turner

George E. Turner

Self

Robert Wise

Robert Wise

Self

Richard Gordon

Richard Gordon

Self

Dwight David Frye

Dwight David Frye

Self

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