Uncle Was a Vampire
Tempi duri per i vampiri
Synopsis
Baron Osvaldo Lambertenghi is forced to sell his ancestral castle, staying on as a bellboy when it's converted into a hotel. However he becomes vampirized when his mysterious uncle comes to stay.
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Renato Rascel
Baron Osvaldo Lambertenghi
Christopher Lee
Baron Roderico da Frankurten
Sylva Koscina
Carla
Lia Zoppelli
Letizia
Kai Fischer
Kay - la rossa
Franco Scandurra
Prof. Stricker
Carl Wery
Professor Tedesco
Antje Geerk
Susan
Federico Collino
Il commendatore Luigino Visnaghi
Susanne Loret
Lilliana
Angelo Zanolli
Paolo - il primo play boy
Antonio Mambretti
Ivana Gilli
Franco Giacobini
Il secondo play boy
Fiorella Ferrero
Francesco Tensi
Lamberto Antinori
Rik Van Nutter
Victor (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steno
- Screenplay & Story
- Edoardo Anton, Dino Verde, Sandro Continenza, Steno
- Original Score
- Armando Trovajoli, Renato Rascel
- Original Title
- Tempi duri per i vampiri
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- CEI Incom, Maxima Film, Steno Film, Incom-Montfleur
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steno
Edoardo Anton, Dino Verde, Sandro Continenza, Steno, Mario Cecchi Gori, Marcello Fondato, Renato Rascel
Armando Trovajoli, Renato Rascel
Marco Scarpelli
Eraldo Da Roma
Mario Cecchi Gori
Department Leadership Roster
Steno
Director
Armando Trovajoli
Original Music Composer
Ugo Pericoli
Costume Design
Marco Scarpelli
Director of Photography
Renato Rascel
Original Music Composer
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Giorgio Giovannini
Production Design
Mario Cecchi Gori
Producer
Edoardo Anton
Screenplay
Dino Verde
Screenplay
Sandro Continenza
Screenplay
Steno
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uncle Was a Vampire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Uncle Was a Vampire about?
Baron Osvaldo Lambertenghi is forced to sell his ancestral castle, staying on as a bellboy when it's converted into a hotel. However he becomes vampirized when his mysterious uncle comes to stay.
Who directed Uncle Was a Vampire?
Uncle Was a Vampire was directed by Steno.
Who stars in Uncle Was a Vampire?
The principal cast of Uncle Was a Vampire includes Renato Rascel, Christopher Lee, Sylva Koscina, Lia Zoppelli, Kai Fischer.
When was Uncle Was a Vampire released and how long is it?
Uncle Was a Vampire was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Uncle Was a Vampire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uncle Was a Vampire was composed by Armando Trovajoli, Renato Rascel.