Love at First Bite
“Your favorite pain in the neck is about to bite your funny bone!”
Synopsis
Dracula and Renfield relocate to '70s era New York in search of Cindy Sondheim, the reincarnation of Dracula's one true love, Mina Harker. "Trouble adjusting" is a wild understatement for the Count as he battles Cindy's psychiatrist, Jeffrey Rosenberg, a descendant of Van Helsing, who may be in love with Cindy too.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Love at First Bite Official Trailer #1 - George Hamilton Movie (1979) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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George Hamilton
Count Vladimir Dracula
Susan Saint James
Cindy Sondheim
Richard Benjamin
Dr. Jeffery Rosenberg / Van Helsing
Dick Shawn
Lieutenant Ferguson NYPD
Arte Johnson
Mr. Renfield
Sherman Hemsley
Reverend Mike
Isabel Sanford
Judge R. Thomas
Barry Gordon
Flashlight Vendor
Ronnie Schell
Guy in Elevator
Stanley Brock
Erwin Newman (Cab Driver)
Bryan O'Byrne
Priest
Michael Pataki
Mobster
Hazel Shermet
Mrs. Knockwurst (Lady in Elevator)
Danny Dayton
Billy
Robert Ellenstein
VW Man
David Ketchum
Customs Inspector
Lidia Kristen
Commissare Woman
Eric Laneuville
Russell
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1981
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Dragoti
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Kaufman
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- Love at First Bite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $43.9M
- Production Studios
- Melvin Simon Productions, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Dragoti
Robert Kaufman, Mark Gindes, Bram Stoker
Charles Bernstein
Edward Rosson
Mort Fallick, Allan Jacobs
Joel Freeman, Melvin Simon, Robert Kaufman, George Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Dragoti
Director
Robert Kaufman
Screenplay
Joel Freeman
Producer
Melvin Simon
Producer
Edward Rosson
Director of Photography
Mort Fallick
Editor
Allan Jacobs
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love at First Bite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Love at First Bite about?
Dracula and Renfield relocate to '70s era New York in search of Cindy Sondheim, the reincarnation of Dracula's one true love, Mina Harker. "Trouble adjusting" is a wild understatement for the Count as he battles Cindy's psychiatrist, Jeffrey Rosenberg, a descendant of Van Helsing, who may be in love with Cindy too.
Who directed Love at First Bite?
Love at First Bite was directed by Stan Dragoti.
Who stars in Love at First Bite?
The principal cast of Love at First Bite includes George Hamilton, Susan Saint James, Richard Benjamin, Dick Shawn, Arte Johnson.
When was Love at First Bite released and how long is it?
Love at First Bite was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Love at First Bite make at the box office?
Love at First Bite grossed $43.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Love at First Bite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love at First Bite was composed by Charles Bernstein.
Is Love at First Bite based on a book or true story?
Love at First Bite is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bram Stoker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love at First Bite?
Love at First Bite holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).