It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures

2001 | 60 minutes | 6.8 ★ (3)

It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
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    A 60-minute salute to American International Pictures. Entertainment lawyer Samuel Z. Arkoff founded AIP (then called American Releasing Corporation) on a $3000 loan in 1954 with his partner, James H. Nicholson, a former West Coast exhibitor and distributor. The company made its mark by targeting teenagers with quickly produced films that exploited subjects mainstream films were reluctant to tackle.

  • Release Date

    01 May 2001

  • DirectingEamon Harrington
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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