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Hollywood Rated 'R'

1997-06-19 · 90 min · ★ 5.3

Documentary · Horror · Science Fiction

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.

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Directors
Dominique Cazenave, Doug Headline
Production companies
Canal+, Kalamazoo Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

John LandisJohn LandisSelf
David F. FriedmanSelf
Russ MeyerRuss MeyerSelf (archive footage)
Charles NapierCharles NapierSelf
Edward D. Wood Jr.Edward D. Wood Jr.Self (archive footage)
Johnny LegendSelf
Titus MoedeTitus MoedeSelf
Harry H. NovakSelf
Barbara SteeleBarbara SteeleSelf
William LustigWilliam LustigSelf
Larry CohenLarry CohenSelf
Joe DanteJoe DanteSelf
Bob BurnsSelf
Jack HillJack HillSelf
Forrest J. AckermanForrest J. AckermanSelf
William CastleWilliam CastleSelf (archive footage)
Charles BandCharles BandSelf

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