Hollywood Rated 'R'

Hollywood Rated 'R' (1997)

19/06/1997
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 CazenaveDirector
  • Doug HeadlineDirector, Screenplay
  • Original Title

    Les deniers du culte

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • monster
  • 1970s
  • blaxploitation cinema
  • b movie
  • biker movie
  • erotic movie
  • 1980s
  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • monster movie
  • exploitation cinema
  • roger corman

Top Billed Cast

John Landis

John Landis

Self

David F. Friedman

Self

Russ Meyer

Russ Meyer

Self (archive footage)

Charles Napier

Charles Napier

Self

Edward D. Wood Jr.

Edward D. Wood Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Johnny Legend

Self

Titus Moede

Titus Moede

Self

Harry H. Novak

Self

Barbara Steele

Barbara Steele

Self

William Lustig

William Lustig

Self

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