Dracula
“Who will his bride be tonight?”
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Charles Lloyd Pack
Doctor Seward
George Merritt
Policeman (uncredited)
George Woodbridge
Landlord (uncredited)
George Benson
Official (uncredited)
Miles Malleson
Marx - Undertaker (uncredited)
Geoffrey Bayldon
Porter (uncredited)
Paul Cole
Lad (uncredited)
Stedwell Fulcher
Coach Passenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 27, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$105K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
33.37x
+$3.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- James Bernard
- Original Title
- Dracula
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $105K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Jimmy Sangster, Bram Stoker
James Bernard
Jack Asher
Bill Lenny, James Needs
Michael Carreras, Anthony Hinds
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Jimmy Sangster
Screenplay
Anthony Hinds
Producer
James Bernard
Original Music Composer
Jack Asher
Director of Photography
Bill Lenny
Editor
James Needs
Editor
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dracula
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Dracula includes Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling, Carol Marsh.
When was Dracula released and how long is it?
Dracula was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dracula?
Dracula had a reported production budget of $105K and grossed $3.5M at the worldwide box office (33.37 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Dracula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dracula was composed by James Bernard.
Is Dracula based on a book or true story?
Dracula is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bram Stoker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dracula?
Dracula holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).