Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla_
"A horror film that will stiffen you with laughter!"
The Singer Duke Mitchell meets Sammy Petrillo in this parody of Martin & Lewis. They arrive on a jungle island, where a mad scientist played by Bela Lugosi makes human experiments.
Starring
Bela Lugosi, Duke Mitchell, Sammy Petrillo
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla was released 74 years ago in 1952.
Overview
The Singer Duke Mitchell meets Sammy Petrillo in this parody of Martin & Lewis. They arrive on a jungle island, where a mad scientist played by Bela Lugosi m...
Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla is a Comedy, Science Fiction, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 14m.
CAST (12)
Bela Lugosi
Dr. Zabor
Duke Mitchell
Himself
Sammy Petrillo
Himself
Charlita
Nona
Muriel Landers
Saloma
Al Kikume
Chief Rakos
Mickey Simpson
Chula
MN
Milton Newberger
Bongo the Witch Doctor
Martín Garralaga
Pepe Bordo / Waiter
SC
Steve Calvert
Gorilla
Ray Corrigan
Gorilla
Billy Wilkerson
Native Warrior
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
74 min (1h 14m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
3.3/10 (33 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla about?
The Singer Duke Mitchell meets Sammy Petrillo in this parody of Martin & Lewis. They arrive on a jungle island, where a mad scientist played by Bela Lugosi makes human experiments.
How long is Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla?
Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla has a runtime of 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Who stars in Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla?
The cast of Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla includes Bela Lugosi, Duke Mitchell, Sammy Petrillo, Charlita, Muriel Landers.
What is the rating of Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla?
Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla has a rating of 3.3 out of 10 based on 33 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Science Fiction
Horror