The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) Horror Drama
The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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The Satanic Rites of Dracula Plot Synopsis:
In London in the 1970s, Scotland Yard police investigators think they have uncovered a case of vampirism. They call in an expert vampire researcher named Professor Lorrimer Van Helsing (a descendant of the great vampire-hunter Dr. Abraham Van Helsing) to help them put a stop to these hideous crimes. It becomes apparent that the culprit is Count Dracula, disguised as a reclusive property developer, but secretly plotting to unleash a fatal virus upon the world.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In London in the 1970s, Scotland Yard police investigators think they have uncovered a case of vampirism...
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The Satanic Rites of Dracula Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1973 (more 1973 movies)
Language: English, Latin
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Satanic Rites of Dracula Release Dates DVD: Oct 10, 2000
Writers: Don Houghton
Producers: Don Houghton, Roy Skeggs
Editors: Chris Barnes
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The Satanic Rites of Dracula Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lee | ... | Count Dracula |
| Peter Cushing | ... | Professor Lorrimer Van Helsing |
| Michael Coles | ... | Inspector Murray |
| William Franklyn | ... | Torrence |
| Freddie Jones | ... | Professor Julian Keeley |
| Joanna Lumley | ... | Jessica Van Helsing |
| Richard Vernon | ... | Mathews |
| Barbara Yu Ling | ... | Chin Yang |
| Patrick Barr | ... | Lord Carradine |
| Richard Mathews | ... | Porter |
| Lockwood West | ... | Freeborne |
| Valerie Van Ost | ... | Jane |
| Maurice O''Connell | ... | Hanson |
| Peter Adair | ... | Doctor |
| Maggie Fitzgerald | ... | Vampire Girl |
| Pauline Peart | ... | Vampire Girl |
| Finnuala O''Shannon | ... | Vampire Girl |
| Mia Martin | ... | Vampire Girl / Sacrifice Victim |
| John Harvey | ... | Commissionaire |
| Marc Zuber | ... | Guard 1 |
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) - Michael Coles, as Inspector Murray, passed away at age 70 in Chelsea, England, UK.
Sign: Leo - William Franklyn, as Torrence, passed away at age 81 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Freddie Jones, as Professor Julian Keeley, passed away at age 91 in Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Freddy Jones | Frederick Jones | Frederick Jons - Joanna Lumley (b. May 1, 1946) – Jessica Van Helsing
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Joanna Lumbley OBE - Richard Vernon, as Mathews, passed away at age 72 in Richmond, London, England, UK.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Barbara Yu Ling, as Chin Yang, passed away at age 58 in England, UK.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Barbara Lee | Barbara Lee Yu Ling | Yu Ling | Barbara Yu-Ling | Yu-Ling | Barbara Yu-Lung - Patrick Barr, as Lord Carradine, passed away at age 77 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Pat Barr - Richard Mathews – Porter
- Lockwood West, as Freeborne, passed away at age 83 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Harry Lockwood West - Valerie Van Ost – Jane
- Maurice O''Connell (b. January 8, 1941) – Hanson
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Morris O'Connell - Peter Adair – Doctor
- Maggie Fitzgerald – Vampire Girl
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