Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman(2007)
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman Synopsis
Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - Forrest J. Ackerman, whose 85 year love affair with the genre helped bring it into the mainstream and shape the way we view science fiction today.
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007) is a documentary film directed by Michael MacDonald, released on May 16, 2007 with a runtime of 48m. It stars Forrest J. Ackerman, Ray Bradbury, Bobbie Bresee and Lon Chaney Jr.. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael MacDonald
- Writers:
- Ian Johnston
- Status:
- Released
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Forrest J. Ackerman
as Self
Ray Bradbury
as Self
Bobbie Bresee
as Self
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Lon Chaney
as Self (archive footage)
Roger Corman
as Self
Joe Dante
as Self
John Landis
as Self
Fay Wray
as Self (archive footage)
Max Schreck
as Self (archive footage)
Colin Clive
as Self (archive footage)
Ernest Thesiger
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Michael MacDonald, written by Ian Johnston.
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Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman?
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The main cast of Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007) includes Forrest J. Ackerman, Ray Bradbury, Bobbie Bresee, Lon Chaney Jr. and Lon Chaney. The film was directed by Michael MacDonald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman released?
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Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman was released on May 16, 2007 and runs for 48m.
Is Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman worth watching?
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Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.