Tender Dracula
La Grande Trouille
Synopsis
Two writers and their girlfriends visit the castle of an actor who specializes in playing vampire roles. As the night progresses, they begin to wonder if the man is an actor playing a vampire, or a vampire playing an actor.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Grunstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Lenoir
- Original Score
- Karl-Heinz Schäfer
- Original Title
- La Grande Trouille
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- AMLF, Les Films Christian Fechner, Renn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Grunstein
Justin Lenoir, Hal Brav, Pierre Grunstein
Karl-Heinz Schäfer
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Anne-Marie Deshayes
Vincent Malle, Claude Berri, Christian Fechner, Jérôme Kanapa
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Grunstein
Director
Justin Lenoir
Screenplay
Vincent Malle
Producer
Claude Berri
Producer
Christian Fechner
Producer
Karl-Heinz Schäfer
Original Music Composer
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Director of Photography
Anne-Marie Deshayes
Editor
Jean Gourmelin
Production Design
Monique Dury
Costume Design
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tender Dracula
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tender Dracula about?
Two writers and their girlfriends visit the castle of an actor who specializes in playing vampire roles. As the night progresses, they begin to wonder if the man is an actor playing a vampire, or a vampire playing an actor.
Who directed Tender Dracula?
Tender Dracula was directed by Pierre Grunstein.
Who stars in Tender Dracula?
The principal cast of Tender Dracula includes Peter Cushing, Alida Valli, Bernard Ménez, Miou-Miou, Nathalie Courval.
When was Tender Dracula released and how long is it?
Tender Dracula was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Tender Dracula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tender Dracula was composed by Karl-Heinz Schäfer.