Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966) Horror
Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Dracula: Prince of Darkness Plot Synopsis:
Two couples traveling in eastern Europe decide to visit Karlsbad despite dire local warnings. Left outside the village by a coachman terrified at the approach of night, they find themselves in the local castle and are surprised at the hospitality extended by the sinister Klove. It turns out the owner, Count Dracula, dead for ten years, has been hoping for such a visit.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Dracula is resurrected, preying on four unsuspecting visitors to his castle.
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Type: MovieYear: 1966 (more 1966 movies)
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Dracula: Prince of Darkness Release Dates Blu-ray CE: Nov 26, 2019, Blu-ray: Apr 09, 2019
Writers: Jimmy Sangster, Anthony Hinds, Bram Stoker
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Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966) Cast (Click to Expand)
Dracula: Prince of Darkness Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lee | ... | Dracula |
| Barbara Shelley | ... | Helen |
| Andrew Keir | ... | Father Sandor |
| Francis Matthews | ... | Charles |
| Suzan Farmer | ... | Diana |
| Charles ''Bud'' Tingwell | ... | Alan (as Charles Tingwell) |
| Thorley Walters | ... | Ludwig |
| Philip Latham | ... | Klove |
| Walter Brown | ... | Brother Mark |
| George Woodbridge | ... | Landlord |
| Jack Lambert | ... | Brother Peter |
| Philip Ray | ... | Priest |
| Joyce Hemson | ... | Mother |
| John Maxim | ... | Coach Driver |
| Peter Cushing | ... | Doctor Van Helsing (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Lindsay Hooper | ... | Man in Tavern (uncredited) |
| Fred Wood | ... | Mourner (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Christopher Lee, as 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 - Barbara Shelley (b. February 13, 1932) – Helen
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Barbara Kowin | Barbara Shelly - Andrew Keir, as Father Sandor, passed away at age 71 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Francis Matthews, as Charles, passed away at age 86 in England, UK.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Suzan Farmer, as Diana, passed away at age 75 in England, UK.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Susan Farmer - Charles ''Bud'' Tingwell – Alan (as Charles Tingwell)
- Thorley Walters, as Ludwig, passed away at age 78 in Hendon, London, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Thorley Waters - Philip Latham – Klove
- Walter Brown – Brother Mark
- George Woodbridge, as Landlord, passed away at age 66 in Barnet, London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Jack Lambert, as Brother Peter, passed away at age 76 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Major Jack Lambert - Philip Ray, as Priest, passed away at age 79 in K.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Phillip Ray | Phil Ray - Joyce Hemson, as Mother, passed away at age 75 in Streatham Hill, London, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - John Maxim, as Coach Driver, passed away at age 64 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: John Maxin | John Wills - Peter Cushing, as Doctor Van Helsing (uncredited) (archiveFootage), passed away at age 81 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
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