On the Trail of Ed Wood (1990)
Overview
A documentary on the life and career of filmmaker Edward D. Wood Jr., with clips from his films and interviews with the cast and crews of some of his films.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.299 |
Directed By
Michael Copner
TOP CAST
Conrad Brooks
Self
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Self (archive footage)
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