David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

Nan
0h 21m
1997
5 /10 (1)

Overview

A brief documentary about Cronenberg made by the BBC to precede a showing of 'Videodrome' on television.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1997-01-19

Top Billed Cast

Alex Cox

Himself

David Cronenberg

Himself

George A. Romero

Himself

Veronica Gray

Short Film's Star

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