Throughout history he has filled the hearts of men with terror, and the hearts of women with desire.
In 1913, charming, seductive, and sinister Count Dracula travels to England seeking an immortal bride.
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
Director
John Badham
Writers
W.D. Richter, Hamilton Deane, John L. Balderston, Bram Stoker
Julie Harris
Costume Design
John Bloom
Editor
Peter Murton
Production Design
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
Sierbahnn
5/1/2026
Clearly this is what Francis was aiming to beat when he made his version, and for good reason. There are loads of different Dracula adaptations, and while this is not 100% faithful to the book is conveys the right emotions, and has the right tension. The casting is wonderful and while some of the effects have aged, it is still a lovely movie.
