
Lugosi: The Dark Prince
2006-09-26 · 36 min · ★ 7.6
Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Bela Lugosi.
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- Directors
- Constantine Nasr
- Production companies
- New Wave Entertainment, Universal Studios Home Video
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Joe DanteSelf
Peter AtkinsSelf
Kim NewmanSelf
Christopher FraylingSelf
Ramsey CampbellSelf
Jimmy SangsterSelf
Boris KarloffSelf (archive footage)
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