Michael Carreras

Michael Carreras (21 December 1927, London – 19 April 1994, London) was a British film producer and director. He was best known for his association with Hammer Studios, being the son of founder James Carreras, and taking an executive role in the company during its most successful years. As producer, he worked on The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Dracula (1958) and The Curse of the Werewolf (1960). He later turned his hand to directing, with The S... more

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  • Dec 21, 1927

Date of death:

  • Apr 19, 1994 (age 66 years)

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