Hollywood Rated 'R' (1997)

  • NR
  • 06/19/1997 (US)
  • Documentary, Horror, Science Fiction
  • 1h 30m

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.

Dominique Cazenave

Director

Doug Headline

Director, Screenplay

Cast

John Landis's headshot

John Landis

Self
David F. Friedman's headshot

David F. Friedman

Self
Russ Meyer's headshot

Russ Meyer

Self (archive footage)
Charles Napier's headshot

Charles Napier

Self
Edward D. Wood Jr.'s headshot

Edward D. Wood Jr.

Self (archive footage)
Johnny Legend's headshot

Johnny Legend

Self
Titus Moede's headshot

Titus Moede

Self
Harry H. Novak's headshot

Harry H. Novak

Self

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