Ed Wood

Ed Wood was a biographical dramedy directed and produced by Tim Burton, featuring Johnny Depp as the renowned director. Director Edward D. Wood Jr. is a Hollywood outcast due to his unusual habits and perplexingly bizarre films. Nonetheless, with the support of the once renowned Bela Lugosi and a devoted cast and crew of show-biz misfits who believe in Ed's off-kilter vision, the filmmaker is able to bring his enormous ambitions to life on the big screen. Ed and his friends manage to make an unusually lovable series of incredibly low-budget films despite their lack of critical and commercial success.

While the film was a commercial failure, grossing only $5.9 million against an $18 million budget, it was hailed with critical acclaim upon its debut, with Depp and Landau's performances receiving special appreciation. It went on to win two Academy Awards and become a cult classic.

Detailed Information:
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette
Release dates: September 23, 1994 (New York Film Festival)/September 30, 1994 (United States)
Running time: 127 minutes