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Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman

200748mMichael MacDonald
IMDb 7.8

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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.

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What is Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007) about?

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.

Who stars in Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman?

Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman stars Forrest J. Ackerman (Self), Ray Bradbury (Self), Bobbie Bresee (Self), Lon Chaney Jr. (Self (archive footage)), Lon Chaney (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Michael MacDonald.

How long is Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman?

Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman has a runtime of 48 min and premiered in 2007.

Is Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman worth watching?

Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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