Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire (2007)
On Valentines Day, 1931, Universal Pictures released the film Dracula - the first true horror movie. Its worldwide success catapulted the film's lead actor, Romanian-born Bela Lugosi, to overnight stardom. "Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire" traces the life and career of this mysterious man whose name became synonymous with the evil, yet magnetically compelling Count Dracula. Using archival still and film clips as well as interviews with film historians, actors and Lugosi himself, the special chronicles the meteoric rise and then precipitous decline of a talented yet tragic man who forever changed the face of horror films.
Director: Florin Iepan
Genre: Documentary, Horror
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: October 24, 2007
Cast
- Bela Lugosi - Himself (archive footage)
- Clark Gable - Himself (archive footage)
- Lon Chaney - Himself (archive footage)
- Boris Karloff - Himself (archive footage)
- Lon Chaney Jr. - Himself (archive footage)
- Carroll Borland - Herself (archive footage)
- Bela Lugosi Jr. - Himself
- Helen Richman - Herself
Screenplay
Production: AVRO Television, ARTE
Country: Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria, Romania
Language: English, Magyar
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire about?
- On Valentines Day, 1931, Universal Pictures released the film Dracula - the first true horror movie. Its worldwide success catapulted the film's lead actor, Romanian-born Bela Lugosi, to overnight stardom. "Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire" traces the life and career of this mysterious man whose name became synonymous with the evil, yet magnetically compelling Count Dracula. Using archival still and film clips as well as interviews with film historians, actors and Lugosi himself, the special chronicles the meteoric rise and then precipitous decline of a talented yet tragic man who forever changed the face of horror films.
- Who directed Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire?
- Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire was directed by Florin Iepan.
- Who stars in Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire?
- Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire stars Bela Lugosi, Clark Gable, Lon Chaney, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., Carroll Borland.
- How long is Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire?
- Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire?
- Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire is a Documentary, Horror film.
- Where was Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire produced?
- Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire was produced in Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria, Romania.