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Release Year1997
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Horror, Science Fiction
Votes10
DirectorDoug Headline, Dominique Cazenave
WritersDoug Headline
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHollywood Rated 'R'
About Hollywood Rated 'R'
A roller-coaster ride through the history of American exploitation films, ranging from Roger Corman's sci-fi and horror monster movies, 1960s beach movies, H.G. Lewis' gore-fests, William Castle's schlocky theatrical gimmicks, to 1970s blaxploitation, pre-"Deep Throat" sex tease films, Russ Meyer's bosom-heavy masterpieces, etc, etc. Over 25 interviews of the greatest purveyors of weird films of all kind from 1940 to 1975. Illustrated with dozens of films clips, trailers, extra footage, etc. This documentary as a shorter companion piece focusing on exploitation king David F. Friedman.
Directed by Doug Headline, Dominique Cazenave, Hollywood Rated 'R' leans on a strong ensemble — John Landis, David F. Friedman, Russ Meyer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1997.
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