Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) Horror Fantasy

Rated PG | Threatrical Nov 17, 1972 (US) | Genres Horror, Fantasy | Runtime 1h 36m
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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: Movie
Year: 1972 (more 1972 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 96 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Fantasy
Sub-Genres:  Vampires
Horror Genres:  Vampires
Horror Subgenres:  Cursed, Drama
Directors: Alan Gibson
Stars: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Stephanie Beacham, Christopher Neame, Michael Coles … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Nov 17, 1972
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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