Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) Horror Fantasy
Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 3.95/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.0/10
Dracula A.D. 1972 Plot Synopsis:
In London 1872 - the final battle between Lawrence van Helsing and Count Dracula on top of a coach results in Dracula dy**g from a stake made from the remains of a wooden wheel. Lawrence dies from his wounds and, as he is buried, a servant of Dracula buries the remains of the stake by the grave and keeps a bottle of Dracula's ashes and the ring. One hundred years later, the colourful 1972, Johnny, the great-grandson of the servant joins up with a "group" containing Jessica, the grand-daughter of the present vampire hunter, Abraham van Helsing and with their unknowing help resurrect Dracula in the 20th Century who is determined to destroy the house of Van Helsing, but who can believe that The king of the Vampires really exists and is alive - in 20th Century London?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Johnny Alucard raises Count Dracula from the dead in London in 1972. The Count goes after the descendants of Van Helsing.
Tagline: The Count is back, with an eye for London"s hotpants . . . and a taste for everything
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Dracula A.D. 1972 Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1972 (more 1972 movies)
Production Co.: Warner Bros. Pictures
Language: English, Latin
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Dracula A.D. 1972 Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 17, 1972, DVD: Oct 04, 2005
Writers: Don Houghton, Bram Stoker
Producers: Michael Carreras, Josephine Douglas
Musicians: Michael Vickers
Cinematographers: Dick Bush
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Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) Cast (Click to Expand)
Dracula A.D. 1972 Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lee | ... | Count Dracula |
| Peter Cushing | ... | Professor Lorrimer Van Helsing |
| Stephanie Beacham | ... | Jessica Van Helsing |
| Christopher Neame | ... | Johnny Alucard |
| Michael Coles | ... | Inspector Murray |
| Marsha A. Hunt | ... | Gaynor (as Marsha Hunt) |
| Caroline Munro | ... | Laura Bellows |
| Janet Key | ... | Anna |
| William Ellis | ... | Joe Mitcham |
| Philip Miller | ... | Bob |
| Michael Kitchen | ... | Greg |
| David Andrews | ... | Detective Sergeant |
| Lally Bowers | ... | Matron |
| Constance Luttrell | ... | Mrs. Donnelly |
| Michael Daly | ... | Charles |
| Artro Morris | ... | Police Surgeon |
| Jo Richardson | ... | Crying Matron |
| Penny Brahms | ... | Hippy Girl |
| Brian John Smith | ... | Hippy Boy |
| Stoneground | ... | Rockgroup |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Christopher Lee, as Count Dracula, passed away at age 93 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Chris Lee | Cristopher Lee | Sir Christopher Lee - Peter Cushing, as Professor Lorrimer Van Helsing, passed away at age 81 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Stephanie Beacham (b. February 28, 1947) – Jessica Van Helsing
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Christopher Neame (b. September 12, 1947) – Johnny Alucard
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Michael Coles, as Inspector Murray, passed away at age 70 in Chelsea, England, UK.
Sign: Leo - Marsha A. Hunt (b. April 15, 1946) – Gaynor (as Marsha Hunt)
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Marsha Hunt - Caroline Munro (b. January 16, 1949) – Laura Bellows
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Janet Key, as Anna, passed away at age 47 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Cancer - William Ellis (b. January 4, 1943) – Joe Mitcham
Sign: Capricorn - Philip Miller – Bob
- Michael Kitchen – Greg
- David Andrews (b. October 22, 1935) – Detective Sergeant
Sign: Libra - Lally Bowers – Matron
- Constance Luttrell – Mrs. Donnelly
- Michael Daly – Charles
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