Lugosi: The Dark Prince

2006•36m•7.6/10

Documentary

Ratings

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7.6/10(5)

Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Bela Lugosi.

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New Wave Entertainment, Universal Studios Home Video

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Status

Released

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Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Gregory W. Mank

Self

Joe Dante

Self

Steve Haberman

Self

Peter Atkins

Self

Kim Newman

Self

Christopher Wicking

Self

Christopher Frayling

Self

Ramsey Campbell

Self

Jimmy Sangster

Self

Boris Karloff

Self (archive footage)

Bela Lugosi

Self (archive footage)

Richard Gordon

Self

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