
Lugosi: The Dark Prince
Documentary
Overview
Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Bela Lugosi.
Top Cast
Gregory W. Mank
Gregory W. Mank
Self
Gregory W. Mank
Self


Joe Dante
Joe Dante
Self
Joe Dante
Self
Steve Haberman
Steve Haberman
Self
Steve Haberman
Self


Peter Atkins
Peter Atkins
Self
Peter Atkins
Self


Kim Newman
Kim Newman
Self
Kim Newman
Self
Christopher Wicking
Christopher Wicking
Self
Christopher Wicking
Self


Christopher Frayling
Christopher Frayling
Self
Christopher Frayling
Self


Ramsey Campbell
Ramsey Campbell
Self
Ramsey Campbell
Self


Jimmy Sangster
Jimmy Sangster
Self
Jimmy Sangster
Self


Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff
Self (archive footage)
Boris Karloff
Self (archive footage)
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