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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024): Cast & Ratings

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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters is a 2024 documentary directed by Benjamin Field, starring Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Vincent Price. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Benjamin Field
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters About?

The premise of Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters without spoilers.

This documentary explores the history of Hammer Film Productions, charting its rise from a small London office to a major force in horror cinema. Founded in 1934 by William Hinds, the studio became renowned for producing classic films like The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Quatermass Xperiment. These productions launched the careers of iconic actors such as Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, establishing Hammer as a legendary name in genre filmmaking.

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters Themes & Keywords

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  • film studio
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Cast & crew

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters Cast & Characters

Christopher Lee leads the cast, with Peter Cushing and Vincent Price. Directed by Benjamin Field; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Benjamin Field

More films directed by Benjamin Field: Hammer A.D. 2023 and Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted.

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Ratings

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters 6.6/10.

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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters Trailers & Videos

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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters Also Known As

Also known as “Hammer: Heroes, leyendas y monstruos”.

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  • Hammer: Heroes, leyendas y monstruos

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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters?

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters released?

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters was released on October 31, 2024.

Who directed Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters?

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters was directed by Benjamin Field.

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Who is in the cast of Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters?

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters stars Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Vincent Price, among 14 credited actors.

How is Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters rated?

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters has 6.6/10 on IMDb and 82% on TMDB.

Does Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters have a post-credit scene?

No. Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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