Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
“Evil ends here.”
Synopsis
When several young girls are found dead, left hideously aged and void of blood, Dr. Marcus suspects vampirism. He enlists the help of the Vampire Hunter. Mysterious and powerful, Kronos has dedicated his life to destroying the evil pestilence. Once a victim of its diabolical depravity, he knows the vampire's strengths and weaknesses as well as the extreme dangers attached to confronting the potent forces of darkness.
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Top Cast
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Horst Janson
Captain Kronos
John Cater
Professor Hieronymous Grost
Caroline Munro
Carla
John Carson
Dr. Marcus
Shane Briant
Paul Durward
Lois Daine
Sara Durward
Ian Hendry
Kerro
Wanda Ventham
Lady Durward
William Hobbs
Hagen
Brian Tully
George Sorell
Lisa Collings
Vanda Sorell
Olga Anthony
Lilian
Susanna East
Isabella Sorell
Robert James
Pointer
Perry Soblosky
Barlow
Elizabeth Dear
Ann Sorell
Penny Price
Whore
Peter Davidson
Big Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Night Visions Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 12, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Clemens
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Clemens
- Original Score
- Laurie Johnson
- Original Title
- Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Clemens
Brian Clemens
Laurie Johnson
James Needs
Albert Fennell, Brian Clemens
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Clemens
Writer
Brian Clemens
Director
Albert Fennell
Producer
Brian Clemens
Producer
James Needs
Editor
Laurie Johnson
Original Music Composer
Robert Jones
Production Design
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
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What is Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter about?
When several young girls are found dead, left hideously aged and void of blood, Dr. Marcus suspects vampirism. He enlists the help of the Vampire Hunter. Mysterious and powerful, Kronos has dedicated his life to destroying the evil pestilence. Once a victim of its diabolical depravity, he knows the vampire's strengths and weaknesses as well as the extreme dangers attached to confronting the potent forces of darkness.
Who directed Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter?
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter was directed by Brian Clemens.
Who stars in Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter?
The principal cast of Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter includes Horst Janson, John Cater, Caroline Munro, John Carson, Shane Briant.
When was Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter released and how long is it?
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter was composed by Laurie Johnson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter?
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).