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Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

Writer. Adventurer. Provocateur.

20102.01h 50m

Overview

A documentary about one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 1950s and 1960s. Charles Beaumont was responsible for penning some of the most memorable Twilight Zone episodes before his untimely death at age 38.

Directed by Jason Brock
Box OfficeBudget: $25K0

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Charles Beaumont

Charles Beaumont

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Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman

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Roger Anker

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Christopher Beaumont

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Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury

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Roger Corman

Roger Corman

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Norman Corwin

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Harlan Ellison

Harlan Ellison

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Dennis Etchinson

Self

George Clayton Johnson

George Clayton Johnson

Self

About Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man is a documentary, fantasy, science fiction film released in 2010. Directed by Jason Brock, it stars Charles Beaumont, Forrest J. Ackerman, Roger Anker. A documentary about one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 1950s and 1960s. Charles Beaumont was responsible for penning some of the most memorable Twilight Zone episodes before his untimely death at age 38.

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