Nocturna
“From Transylvania to Manhattan… She'll Get Under Your Skin!”
Synopsis
Hard times have fallen on the Transylvanian House of Dracula. To help pay the taxes, Castle Dracula has been converted into the Hotel Transylvania. Dracula himself is aging and toothless, being cared for by his granddaughter Nocturna. When Nocturna books a disco group to play The Claret Room and winds up falling in love with one of the backup guitarists, a mortal named Jimmy, she notices that she is able to see her reflection when she dances, so she decides to follow Jimmy to New York in search of mortality.
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Nocturna (1979) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-13
Top Cast
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Nocturna
John Carradine
Count Dracula
Yvonne De Carlo
Jugulia Vein
Theodore Gottlieb
Theodore
Sy Richardson
RH Factor
Antony Hamilton
Jimmy
Ivery Bell
Singer, The Moment of Truth
Michael Harrison
Singer, The Moment of Truth
Norris Harris
Singer, The Moment of Truth
William H. Jones Jr.
Singer, The Moment of Truth
Adam Keefe
BSA President
Monica Tidwell
Brenda
Tony Sanchez
Victim
Thomas Ryan
Policeman
Al Sapienza
Musician
Jerry Sroka
Musician
A.C. Weary
Musician
Ron Toler
Taxi Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Hurwitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Hurwitz
- Original Score
- Reid Whitelaw, Norman Bergen
- Original Title
- Nocturna
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Compass International Pictures, Nai Bonet Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Hurwitz
Harry Hurwitz, Nai Bonet
Reid Whitelaw, Norman Bergen
Mac Ahlberg
Ian Maitland
Vernon P. Becker, Nai Bonet, Irwin Yablans
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Hurwitz
Screenplay
Harry Hurwitz
Director
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Ian Maitland
Editor
Reid Whitelaw
Original Music Composer
Norman Bergen
Original Music Composer
Vernon P. Becker
Producer
Nai Bonet
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nocturna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nocturna about?
Hard times have fallen on the Transylvanian House of Dracula. To help pay the taxes, Castle Dracula has been converted into the Hotel Transylvania. Dracula himself is aging and toothless, being cared for by his granddaughter Nocturna. When Nocturna books a disco group to play The Claret Room and winds up falling in love with one of the backup guitarists, a mortal named Jimmy, she notices that she is able to see her reflection when she dances, so she decides to follow Jimmy to New York in search of mortality.
Who directed Nocturna?
Nocturna was directed by Harry Hurwitz.
Who stars in Nocturna?
The principal cast of Nocturna includes Nai Bonet, John Carradine, Yvonne De Carlo, Theodore Gottlieb, Sy Richardson.
When was Nocturna released and how long is it?
Nocturna was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Nocturna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nocturna was composed by Reid Whitelaw, Norman Bergen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nocturna?
Nocturna holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).