Dracula (1958)
Who will his bride be tonight?
After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle, the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost.
Director: Terence Fisher
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: April 21, 1958
Cast
- Peter Cushing - Doctor Van Helsing
- Christopher Lee - Count Dracula
- Michael Gough - Arthur Holmwood
- Melissa Stribling - Mina Holmwood
- Carol Marsh - Lucy Holmwood
- Olga Dickie - Gerda
- John Van Eyssen - Jonathan Harker
- Valerie Gaunt - Vampire Woman
- Janina Faye - Tania
- Barbara Archer - Inga
Screenplay
- Bram Stoker (Novel)
- Jimmy Sangster (Screenplay)
Music: James Bernard
Cinematography: Jack Asher
Editing: Bill Lenny, James Needs
Production: Hammer Film Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $104,880
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Vampires and Immortals, Gothic Horror and Terrors of Shadow, Gothic Vampire Castle and Shadows, Vampire Hunger and Bloody Night
Keywords
based on novel or book, vampire, victim, vampire hunter (slayer), gothic, shocking, dracula
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dracula about?
- After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle, the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost.
- Who directed Dracula?
- Dracula was directed by Terence Fisher.
- Who stars in Dracula?
- Dracula stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling, Carol Marsh, Olga Dickie.
- How long is Dracula?
- Dracula has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Dracula?
- Dracula is a Horror film.
- What is the budget of Dracula?
- Dracula had a budget of $104,880.
- How much did Dracula gross?
- Dracula grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Dracula produced?
- Dracula was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Dracula?
- The themes of Dracula include: Vampires and Immortals, Gothic Horror and Terrors of Shadow, Gothic Vampire Castle and Shadows, Vampire Hunger and Bloody Night.