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    Hollywood Rated 'R'

    90'

    1997-06-19

    5.3

    Documentary,Horror,Science Fiction

    Overview:

    A roller-coaster ride through the history of American exploitation films, ranging from Roger Corman's sci-fi and horror monster movies, 1960s beach movies, H.G. Lewis' gore-fests, William Castle's schlocky theatrical gimmicks, to 1970s blaxploitation, pre-"Deep Throat" sex tease films, Russ Meyer's bosom-heavy masterpieces, etc, etc. Over 25 interviews of the greatest purveyors of weird films of all kind from 1940 to 1975. Illustrated with dozens of films clips, trailers, extra footage, etc. This documentary as a shorter companion piece focusing on exploitation king David F. Friedman.

    DirectingDoug HeadlineWritingDoug Headline

    Cast

    2

    Self

    John Landis

    N/A

    Self

    David F. Friedman

    2

    Self (archive footage)

    Russ Meyer

    2

    Self

    Charles Napier

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    Edward D. Wood Jr.

    N/A

    Self

    Johnny Legend

    N/A

    Self

    Titus Moede

    1

    Self

    Harry H. Novak

    2

    Self

    Barbara Steele

    1

    Self

    William Lustig

    1

    Self

    Larry Cohen

    2

    Self

    Joe Dante

    1

    Self

    Bob Burns

    1

    Self

    Jack Hill

    1

    Self

    Forrest J. Ackerman

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    William Castle

    1

    Self

    Charles Band

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. France
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Canal+
      2. Kalamazoo Films
    • Vote Count: 10
    • Popularity: 0.6109
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Les deniers du culte

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