Dracula
“Throughout history he has filled the hearts of men with terror, and the hearts of women with desire.”
Synopsis
In 1913, charming, seductive, and sinister Count Dracula travels to England seeking an immortal bride.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Charming Count DraculaOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2025-10-21
Top Cast
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Frank Langella
Count Dracula
Laurence Olivier
Prof. Abraham Van Helsing
Donald Pleasence
Dr. Jack Seward
Kate Nelligan
Lucy Seward
Trevor Eve
Jonathan Harker
Jan Francis
Mina Van Helsing
Janine Duvitski
Annie
Tony Haygarth
Milo Renfield
Teddy Turner
Swales
Sylvester McCoy
Walter
Kristine Howarth
Mrs. Galloway
Joe Belcher
Tom Hindley
Ted Carroll
Scarborough Sailor
Gabor Vernon
Captain of Demeter
Frank Birch
Harbormaster
Frank Henson
Demeter Sailor
Peter Wallis
Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 3, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.55x
+$19M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Badham
- Screenplay & Story
- W.D. Richter
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Dracula
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch, Romanian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $12.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.2M
- Production Studios
- The Mirisch Company, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Badham
W.D. Richter, Hamilton Deane, John L. Balderston, Bram Stoker
John Williams
Gilbert Taylor
John Bloom
Marvin Mirisch, Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
John Badham
Director
W.D. Richter
Screenplay
Julie Harris
Costume Design
John Bloom
Editor
Peter Murton
Production Design
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
Eddie Powell
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dracula
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dracula about?
In 1913, charming, seductive, and sinister Count Dracula travels to England seeking an immortal bride.
Who directed Dracula?
Dracula was directed by John Badham.
Who stars in Dracula?
The principal cast of Dracula includes Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence, Kate Nelligan, Trevor Eve.
When was Dracula released and how long is it?
Dracula was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dracula?
Dracula had a reported production budget of $12.2M and grossed $31.2M at the worldwide box office (2.55 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Dracula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dracula was composed by John Williams.
Is Dracula based on a book or true story?
Dracula is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bram Stoker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dracula?
Dracula holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).