The World of Hammer — Season 1, Episode 1: Hammer Stars: Peter Cushing
Documentary • 25 min • 1 season, 13 episodes • ★ 6.7/10
Episode synopsis
For over two decades, Peter Cushing brought an unparalleled dignity, grace and dramatic skill to his roles as Sherlock Holmes, Van Helsing, Baron Frankenstein and more, in dozens of classic movies. Whether stoically heroic or sadistically diabolical, Cushing truly became the heart and soul of the Hammer Films dynasty. Films included: The Abominable Snowman (1957) / The Brides of Dracula (1960) / The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) / Dracula (1958) / The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) / Fear in the Night (1972) / Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974) / The Mummy (1959) / SHE (1965) / Twins of Evil (1971).
About The World of Hammer
The World of Hammer is a thirteen-part British documentary series created and written by Robert and Ashley Sidaway for Channel 4. Initially broadcast from 12 August to 4 November 1994, the series is narrated by English actor and frequent Hammer collaborator Oliver Reed.