Hollywoodland is a 2006 American biographical drama film directed by Allen Hughes. The movie was released on DVD in the United States on February 6, 2007, by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
The film tells the true story of Fred Crane, a private investigator who was hired to investigate the death of George Reeves, the actor who played Superman on television in the 1950s. Adrien Brody stars as Fred Crane, while Ben Affleck portrays George Reeves. The narrative explores themes of ambition, corruption, and the dark side of Hollywood stardom during the golden age of television.
Key highlights of the DVD release include:
The movie runs for approximately 122 minutes and carries an R rating from the Motion Picture Association of America for language, some drug use, and brief sexuality.
The DVD features the film presented in full screen format with a widescreen version also available, along with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and Spanish language tracks.
Special features on the DVD include deleted scenes, a featurette titled “The Men Behind the Mystery,” and commentary tracks featuring director Allen Hughes and other cast members.
The story focuses particularly on the final weeks of George Reeves’ life and the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, which Fred Crane investigates while dealing with his own personal struggles.
The film received attention for its performances, particularly Ben Affleck’s portrayal of George Reeves, and was noted for its authentic recreation of 1950s Hollywood atmosphere.
This information was cataloged on iOctavio.com on January 26, 2007.