Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore(2019)
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore Synopsis
In 2009, Sean Baker sat down with the Godfather of Gore himself, Herschell Gordon Lewis, to discuss his legendary career as an exploitation pioneer and creator of the splatter movie. In 2019, the footage formed the basis for this documentary produced by the Criterion Channel.
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2019) is a documentary film directed by Sean Baker, released on October 27, 2019 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Herschell Gordon Lewis and Sean Baker. Viewers rate it 1.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Sean Baker
- Producers:
- Darren Dean, Alex Coco, Sean Baker
- Production:
- The Criterion Channel, Cre Film
- Status:
- Released
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Sean Baker, produced by Darren Dean, Alex Coco and Sean Baker.
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore online?
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2019) is available to stream on Cultpix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore?
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The main cast of Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2019) includes Herschell Gordon Lewis and Sean Baker. The film was directed by Sean Baker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore released?
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore was released on October 27, 2019 and runs for 17m.
Is Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore worth watching?
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2019) holds an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.