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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

★ 6.3(7)20211h 43m

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Director: Thomas Hamilton
Release date: 2021-09-17
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Shout! Studios

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster — trailer

About Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is a 2021 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Thomas Hamilton, starring Boris Karloff, Sara Karloff and Guillermo del Toro. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend, presenting a perceptive history of the genre he personified. Karloff's films were long derided as hokum and attacked by censors, but his phenomenal popularity and pervasive influence endures, inspiring some of our greatest actors and directors into the 21st Century – among them Guillermo Del Toro, Ron Perlman, Roger Corman, and John Landis, all of whom and many more contribute their personal insights and anecdotes.

Cast

Boris Karloff

Self (archive footage)

Sara Karloff

Self

Guillermo del Toro

Self

Ron Perlman

Self

Stefanie Powers

Self

Christopher Plummer

Self

Peter Bogdanovich

Self

Lee Grant

Self

Joe Dante

Self

Roger Corman

Self

Norman Jewison

Self

David J. Skal

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster in Italy?+

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster on Netflix?+

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?+

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?+

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster stars Boris Karloff, Sara Karloff, Guillermo del Toro, Ron Perlman and Stefanie Powers.

When did Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster come out?+

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is a 2021 movie directed by Thomas Hamilton.

What genre is Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?+

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is Documentary film.

Who directed Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?+

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster was directed by Thomas Hamilton.