Hollywood Babylon (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1972, Hollywood Babylon is a drama film directed by Van Guylder, running about 87 minutes. “The Down and Dirty Side of the Dream Makers” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is like a documentary on the scandals in the Golden Age of Hollywood during the 1920's. Contains many reenactments of major scandals.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Babylon stars Myron Griffin as Charlie Chaplin, Roger Gentry as Big Daddy, Marland Proctor as Wally Reid and Uschi Digard as Party Guest / Marlene Dietrich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Hollywood Babylon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood Babylon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Babylon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Babylon (1972)?
- In US, Hollywood Babylon is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hollywood Babylon worth watching?
- Hollywood Babylon holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hollywood Babylon?
- Hollywood Babylon stars Myron Griffin, Roger Gentry, Marland Proctor, Uschi Digard and Ashley Phillips.
- When was Hollywood Babylon released?
- Hollywood Babylon was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.