Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015•1h 31m•6.6/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.6/10(29)

Tom Savini is one of the greatest special effects legends in the history of cinema, but little is known about his personal life until now. For the first time ever a feature length film has covered not only Tom's amazing career spanning over four decades, but his personal life as well.

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Production

Allegheny Image Factory, Cyfuno Ventures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Tom Savini

Tom Savini

Self

George A. Romero

George A. Romero

Self

Doug Bradley

Doug Bradley

Self

Robert Rodriguez

Robert Rodriguez

Self

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper

Self

Corey Feldman

Corey Feldman

Self

Sid Haig

Sid Haig

Self

Danny McBride

Danny McBride

Self

Bill Moseley

Bill Moseley

Self

Greg Nicotero

Greg Nicotero

Self

Tony Todd

Tony Todd

Self

Debbie Rochon

Debbie Rochon

Self

Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo

Self

Caroline Williams

Caroline Williams

Self

Fred Williamson

Fred Williamson

Self

Tom Atkins

Tom Atkins

Self

John Amplas

John Amplas

Self

John A. Russo

Self

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