Dracula (1979) [Blu-ray] (original 1979; edition 2020)

by John Badham (Director), Frank Langella (Actor), Laurence Olivier (Actor), Kate Nelligan (Actor), Donald Pleasence (Actor) — 5 more, Trevor Eve (Actor), Jan Francis (Actor), Tony Haygarth (Director), Walter Mirisch (Producer), W. D. Richter (Writer)

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Throughout history Dracula has filled the hearts of men with terror and the hearts of women with desire. This stylish new production of the classic gothic horror tale stars Frank Langella, repeating his electrifying, award-winning stage performance as the blood-thirsty Count, and Laurence Olivier as the devout vampire hunter Von Helsing who is Dracula's nemesis. A great cast, fine direction, and a superbly atmospheric musical score make this the ultimate Dracula.… (more)

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Title:	Dracula (1979) [Blu-ray]
Authors:	John Badham (Director)
Other authors:	Frank Langella (Actor), Laurence Olivier (Actor), Kate Nelligan (Actor), Donald Pleasence (Actor), Trevor Eve (Actor) — 4 more, Jan Francis (Actor), Tony Haygarth (Director), Walter Mirisch (Producer), W. D. Richter (Writer)
Info:	Black Hill/ Koch Media/Universal Pictures (2020), Edition: Blu-ray, supplementary features on DVD
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Tags:	Feature Film, Horror, Literary adaptation

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Badham, John	Director	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Richter, W.D.	Screenwriter	main author	all editions	confirmed
Langella, Frank	Actor	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Nelligan, Kate	Actor	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Olivier, Laurence	Actor	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Pleasence, Donald	Actor	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Dracula by Bram Stoker

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Dracula: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by John Williams

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This is the 1979 movie directed by John Badham. Do not combine with movies directed by other individuals.
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Throughout history Dracula has filled the hearts of men with terror and the hearts of women with desire. This stylish new production of the classic gothic horror tale stars Frank Langella, repeating his electrifying, award-winning stage performance as the blood-thirsty Count, and Laurence Olivier as the devout vampire hunter Von Helsing who is Dracula's nemesis. A great cast, fine direction, and a superbly atmospheric musical score make this the ultimate Dracula.

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