Red Hollywood(1996)
Red Hollywood Synopsis
A documentary that examines the films made by the victims of the Hollywood Blacklist and offers a radically different perspective on a key period in the history of American cinema.
Red Hollywood (1996) is a documentary and history film directed by Thom Andersen, released on August 16, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Billy Woodberry, Eric Johnston, John Howard Lawson and Paul Jarrico. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Thom Andersen
- Writers:
- Thom Andersen, Noël Burch
- Status:
- Released
Red Hollywood (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Red Hollywood before you stream it.
Red Hollywood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billy Woodberry
as Narrator (voice)
- Eric Johnston
Eric Johnston
as Himself - President, Motion Picture Association of America (archive footage)
John Howard Lawson
as Himself (archive footage)
- Paul Jarrico
Paul Jarrico
as Self
Ring Lardner Jr.
as Self
- Alfred Lewis Levitt
Alfred Lewis Levitt
as Self
Abraham Polonsky
as Self
Ayn Rand
as Self (archive footage)
- Maya Stepien
Maya Stepien
as Reader: Ayn Rand HUAC testimony (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Thom Andersen, written by Thom Andersen and Noël Burch.
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Red Hollywood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 13 ratings.
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Red Hollywood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Red Hollywood online?
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Red Hollywood (1996) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Red Hollywood?
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The main cast of Red Hollywood (1996) includes Billy Woodberry, Eric Johnston, John Howard Lawson, Paul Jarrico and Ring Lardner Jr.. The film was directed by Thom Andersen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Red Hollywood released?
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Red Hollywood was released on August 16, 1996 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Red Hollywood worth watching?
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Red Hollywood (1996) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Red Hollywood?
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Yes. The official Red Hollywood trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.