Dracula

1979
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1h 49m

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Frank Langella and Kate Nelligan in Dracula (1979)

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Dark Fantasy Dark Romance Supernatural Horror Vampire Horror Drama Fantasy Horror Romance

In 1913, the charming, seductive and sinister vampire Count Dracula travels to England in search of an immortal bride.In 1913, the charming, seductive and sinister vampire Count Dracula travels to England in search of an immortal bride.In 1913, the charming, seductive and sinister vampire Count Dracula travels to England in search of an immortal bride.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

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Awards
- 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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Trivia
Frank Langella also played the title character of Dracula on stage during the Broadway revival, and was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance. Langella once said of his interpretation of Dracula, "I don't play him as a hair-raising ghoul. He is a nobleman, an elegant man with a very difficult problem, a man with a unique and distinctive social problem. He has to have blood to live, and he is immortal."

Goofs
When Harker is driving away from Dracula's castle after having Dracula sign the deed papers, Renfield jumps him from the back of his car. During the scenes of struggle, there's a from-the-front shot that clearly shows another car loaded with people (crew?) about a hundred feet or so behind the Harker car.

Quotes
Dr. Jack Seward: Count, some wine?
Count Dracula: No thank you, Doctor. I never drink wine.

Alternate versions
Director John Badham intended to film the movie in black and white but was forced by the studio to shoot in Technicolor. When the movie was re-released on laserdisc in 1991, at the behest of Badham, the lush color was drained from the film. All subsequent home video releases feature the desaturated print.

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seductive

first, for the cast. to meet, together, Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence and Frank Langella is a real delight. then - for the nuances who reminds, after so many experiments, the original novel. and not the last, the fascinating Dracula by Frank Langella who is more a seducer than the monster. the atmosphere reminds old fashion Gothic literature. the acting preserves the delicacy of tension and gives force and beautiful sparkles to a story who seems be well - known. maybe it is not exactly the best adaptation. but it remains a must see. maybe for the emotions and for the special feeling to discover hide zones of a novel who remains great source of inspiration for the horrors. and this is the great good point of this film - it is the perfect mixture between thriller, mystery and crime, ignoring the rules of horror for a beautiful story who use in wise manner great cinematography.