Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula (1997)
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.
Director: Gary D. Rhodes
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Robert Clarke as Narrator |
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Bela Lugosi as Self (archive footage) |
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Bela Lugosi Jr. as Self |
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Hope Lugosi as Self |
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Louise Currie as Self |
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Frank J. Dello Stritto as Self |
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Loretta King as Self |
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Howard W. Koch as Self |
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Joseph H. Lewis as Self |
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Lucille Lund as Self |
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Rue McClanahan as Self |
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Sammy Petrillo as Self |
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Helen Richman as Self |
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Richard Sheff as Self |
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John Springer as Self |
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Harry Thomas as Self |
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Audrey Totter as Self |
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George E. Turner as Self |
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Robert Wise as Self |
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Richard Gordon as Self |
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Dwight David Frye as Self |
| Production | Donald Rhodes | Producer |
| Art | James F. Cain | Art Direction |
| Sound | Art Greenhaw | Music |
| Camera | James F. Cain | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Moisés Servín | Assistant Director |
| Editing | Bob Stovall | Editor |
| Production | Moisés Servín | Associate Producer |
| Art | Moisés Servín | Production Design |
| Writing | Gary D. Rhodes | Writer |
| Directing | Gary D. Rhodes | Director |