The Man Who Drew Bug-Eyed Monsters

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.

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Cast

Eli Wallach

Self - Narrator (voice)

Roger Corman

Self

Samuel Z. Arkoff

Self

Stephen Rebello

Self

Karal Ann Marling

Self

Michele Bogart

Self

Mary Louis Brown

Self