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The Man Who Drew Bug-Eyed Monsters

1994

60 minutes

Documentary

Overview

This documentary celebrates the work of illustrator Reynold Brown, whose colorful and compelling art graced over 300 movie posters during the 1950s and '60s, ranging from star-studded westerns and studio epics to sensational creature features and low-budget B-movies. Art historians, writers, and movie producers discuss Brown's art within the context of the post-war social climate and an ever-changing movie industry.

Top Cast

Eli Wallach headshot

Eli Wallach

Self - Narrator (voice)

Roger Corman headshot

Roger Corman

Self

Samuel Z. Arkoff headshot

Samuel Z. Arkoff

Self

Stephen Rebello headshot

Stephen Rebello

Self

Karal Ann Marling headshot

Karal Ann Marling

Self

Michele Bogart headshot

Michele Bogart

Self

Mary Louis Brown headshot

Mary Louis Brown

Self