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Dracula

"Who will his bride be tonight?"

April 21, 1958 1h 22m 7.3/10 (684 votes)

Originally released in 1958. Dracula is a horror film. directed by Terence Fisher. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Michael Gough

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 21, 1958 67 years ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (684 votes)
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Budget $104.9K Production budget
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Box Office $3.5M 33.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$104,880
Revenue
$3,500,000

Production Companies

  • Hammer Film Productions

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...

Who directed Dracula?

Dracula was directed by Terence Fisher.

How long is Dracula?

Dracula has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).

When was Dracula released?

Dracula was released on April 21, 1958 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dracula?

The main cast of Dracula includes Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling, Carol Marsh.

Is Dracula worth watching?

Dracula has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 684 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.