Release Date

19 Jun, 1997

Runtime

01:30: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Les deniers du culte

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Actors

John Landis

David F. Friedman

Russ Meyer

Charles Napier

Edward D. Wood Jr.

Johnny Legend

Titus Moede

Harry H. Novak

Barbara Steele

William Lustig

Larry Cohen

Joe Dante

Bob Burns

Jack Hill

Forrest J. Ackerman

William Castle

Charles Band

Crew