Hollywood Rated 'R' movie poster

Hollywood Rated 'R'

June 19, 1997 1h 30m 4.8/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Hollywood Rated 'R' is a documentary/horror film. directed by Doug Headline.

Starring John Landis, David F. Friedman, and Russ Meyer

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 19, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 4.8/10 Mixed (9 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Canal+
  • Kalamazoo Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hollywood Rated 'R' about?

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 ...

Who directed Hollywood Rated 'R'?

Hollywood Rated 'R' was directed by Doug Headline.

How long is Hollywood Rated 'R'?

Hollywood Rated 'R' has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Hollywood Rated 'R' released?

Hollywood Rated 'R' was released on June 19, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hollywood Rated 'R'?

The main cast of Hollywood Rated 'R' includes John Landis, David F. Friedman, Russ Meyer, Charles Napier, Edward D. Wood Jr..