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.

Cast (21)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Robert Clarke

Narrator

Bela Lugosi

Self (archive footage)

Bela Lugosi Jr.

Self

H

Hope Lugosi

Self

Louise Currie

Self

F

Frank J. Dello Stritto

Self

L

Loretta King

Self

Howard W. Koch

Self

Joseph H. Lewis

Self

Lucille Lund

Self

Rue McClanahan

Self

Sammy Petrillo

Self

H

Helen Richman

Self

R

Richard Sheff

Self

J

John Springer

Self

H

Harry Thomas

Self

Audrey Totter

Self

G

George E. Turner

Self

Robert Wise

Self

R

Richard Gordon

Self

D

Dwight David Frye

Self

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