The Vampire
“A new kind of killer to stalk the screen!”
Synopsis
A small town doctor mistakenly ingests an experimental drug made from the blood of vampire bats which transforms the kindly medic into a bloodthirsty monster.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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John Beal
Dr. Paul Beecher
Coleen Gray
Carol Butler
Kenneth Tobey
Buck Donnelly
Lydia Reed
Betsy Beecher
Dabbs Greer
Dr. Will Beaumont
Herb Vigran
Sgt. George Ryan
Paul Brinegar
Willy Warner
Ann Staunton
Marion Wilkins
James Griffith
Henry Winston
Hallene Hill
Mrs. Carrie Dietz (uncredited)
Raymond Greenleaf
Autopsy Surgeon (uncredited)
Wood Romoff
Dr. Matthew J. Campbell (uncredited)
Brad Morrow
Tommy (uncredited)
Mauritz Hugo
Joe, the Waiter (uncredited)
Anne O'Neal
Marion's Housekeeper (uncredited)
Louise Lewis
Mrs. Miller (uncredited)
Arthur Gardner
Anesthetist (uncredited)
Natalie Masters
Ruth (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$115K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Landres
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Fielder
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- The Vampire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Budget
- $115K
- Production Studios
- Gramercy Pictures, Inc., United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Landres
Pat Fielder
Gerald Fried
Jack MacKenzie
John Faure
Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy, Arnold Laven
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Landres
Director
Arthur Gardner
Producer
Jules V. Levy
Producer
Pat Fielder
Screenplay
Arnold Laven
Producer
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
John Faure
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vampire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vampire about?
A small town doctor mistakenly ingests an experimental drug made from the blood of vampire bats which transforms the kindly medic into a bloodthirsty monster.
Who directed The Vampire?
The Vampire was directed by Paul Landres.
Who stars in The Vampire?
The principal cast of The Vampire includes John Beal, Coleen Gray, Kenneth Tobey, Lydia Reed, Dabbs Greer.
When was The Vampire released and how long is it?
The Vampire was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vampire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vampire was composed by Gerald Fried.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vampire?
The Vampire holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).