The Return of Count Yorga (1971) Horror
The Return of Count Yorga (1971) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical May 09, 2016 (US) | Genres Horror | Runtime 1h 37m
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.15/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.7/10
The Return of Count Yorga Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Count Yorga continues to prey on the local community while living by a nearby orphanage. He also intends to take a new wife, while feeding his bevy of female vampires.
Tagline: The deathmaster is back and evil will have its finest hour!
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The Return of Count Yorga Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1971 (more 1971 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 97 minutes / Genres: Horror
Sub-Genres: Vampires
Directors: Bob Kelljan
Stars: Robert Quarry, Mariette Hartley, Roger Perry, Yvonne Wilder, Tom Toner … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 09, 2016Production Co.: American International Pictures
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Return of Count Yorga Release Dates In Theaters: May 09, 2016, DVD: Jan 17, 2017
Writers: Bob Kelljan, Yvonne Wilder
Producers: Michael Macready
Musicians: Bill Marx
Cinematographers: Bill Butler
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The Return of Count Yorga (1971) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Return of Count Yorga Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Quarry | ... | Count Yorga |
| Mariette Hartley | ... | Cynthia Nelson |
| Roger Perry | ... | Dr. David Baldwin |
| Yvonne Wilder | ... | Jennifer Nelson |
| Tom Toner | ... | Rev. Thomas Westwood Orphanage |
| Rudy De Luca | ... | Lt. Madden (as Rudy DeLuca) |
| Philip Frame | ... | Tommy |
| George Macready | ... | Prof. Rightstat |
| Walter Brooke | ... | Bill Nelson |
| Edward Walsh | ... | Brudda - Yorga''s Valet |
| Craig T. Nelson | ... | Sgt. O''Connor (as Craig Nelson) |
| David Lampson | ... | Jason - Ellen''s Boyfriend |
| Karen Ericson | ... | Ellen Nelson (as Karen Houston) |
| Helen Baron | ... | Mrs. Marcia Nelson |
| Jesse Welles | ... | Mitzi Carthay (as Jesse Wells) |
| Michael Pataki | ... | Joey (as Mike Pataki) |
| Corinne Conley | ... | Witch (as Corrine Conley) |
| Allen Joseph | ... | Michael Farmer - Winner of Costume Party |
| Peg Shirley | ... | Claret Farmer |
| Liz Rogers | ... | Laurie Greggs |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Robert Quarry, as Count Yorga, passed away at age 83 in Woodland Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Darius Beiderbeck | Robert Connel | Robert Connell | Bob Quarry | Robert W. Quarry - Mariette Hartley – Cynthia Nelson
- Roger Perry, as Dr. David Baldwin, passed away at age 85 in Indian Wells, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Roger & Jo Anne - Yvonne Wilder – Jennifer Nelson
- Tom Toner, as Rev. Thomas Westwood Orphanage, passed away at age 87 in .
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Thomas Toner - Rudy De Luca – Lt. Madden (as Rudy DeLuca)
Also known as: Rudy DeLuca | Rudy Deluca | Rudy de Luca - Philip Frame – Tommy
- George Macready, as Prof. Rightstat, passed away at age 73 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: George MacReady | George McCready - Walter Brooke, as Bill Nelson, passed away at age 71 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Walter Brooks - Edward Walsh, as Brudda - Yorga''s Valet, passed away at age 69 in Waco, Texas, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Ed Walsh - Craig T. Nelson (b. April 4, 1944) – Sgt. O''Connor (as Craig Nelson)
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: The 3rd Bananas | Craig Nelson - David Lampson – Jason - Ellen''s Boyfriend
- Karen Ericson (b. May 27, 1938) – Ellen Nelson (as Karen Houston)
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Karen Houston | Karen Huston - Helen Baron – Mrs. Marcia Nelson
- Jesse Welles (b. April 16, 1946) – Mitzi Carthay (as Jesse Wells)
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Jesse Wells
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