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Dracula

Dracula

Actor(s): Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence, Kate Nelligan, Trevor Eve
Director(s): John Badham
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Violence, Graphic Violence, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children
Movie Release: 1979
DVD Release: 05/06/1998
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 49 mins
Studio: Image Entertainment
Members Wishing: 7
Genres: Horror, Costume Horror, Gothic Film
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DVD Synopsis

In the late '70s, Frank Langella starred in the hit Broadway play Dracula, written by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston. Langella's charisma and the surreal, black-and-white sets designed by cartoonist Edward Gorey were the chief outstanding features of the play, which was otherwise undistinguished. While this film production of the play boasts performances by stage veterans Lord Laurence Olivier and Donald Pleasance, as well as Frank Langella as the suavest of counts, it was neither a critical nor a box-office success, doubtlessly because expectations ran too high. One highlight of this production is its skillful use of special effects. The standard story of Bram Stoker's original novel is re-created here: the undead count arranges to move from his home in Transylvania to Whitby, and once there, a reign of terror begins. He is opposed by the canny Doctor Van Helsing (Laurence Olivier), who eventually triumphs. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide

Actors

Frank Langella - Count Dracula
Laurence Olivier - Abraham Van Helsing
Donald Pleasence - Jack Seward
Kate Nelligan - Lucy Seward
Trevor Eve - Jonathan Harker


Editorial Review of DVD

In the late '70s, Frank Langella starred in the hit Broadway play Dracula written by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston. Langella's charisma and the surreal, black-and-white sets designed by cartoonist Edward Gorey were the chief outstanding features of the play, which was otherwise undistinguished. While this film production of the play boasts performances by stage veterans Lord Laurence Olivier and Donald Pleasance, as well as Frank Langella as the suavest of Counts, it was neither a critical nor a box-office success, doubtlessly because expectations ran too high. One highlight of this production is its skillful use of special effects. The standard story of Bram Stoker's original novel is re-created here: the undead Count arranges to move from his home in Transylvania to Whitby, and once there, a reign of terror begins. He is opposed by the canny Doctor Van Helsing (Laurence Olivier), who eventually triumphs. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide

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