Dracula (1979)
English horror film directed by John Badham
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m 110 min
- Released
- 20 July 1979
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Dracula has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 20 July 1979. It is directed by John Badham and stars Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier and Donald Pleasence.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Badham
- Cast
- Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence, Kate Nelligan, Sylvester McCoy, Trevor Eve, Tony Haygarth, Francis Birch, Jan Francis, Janine Duvitski, Teddy Turner, Gabor Vernon
- Cinematography
- Gilbert Taylor
- Editing
- John Bloom
- Music
- John Williams
- Written by
- W. D. Richter
- Produced by
- Walter Mirisch
- Production
- Universal Pictures
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $12.2 million
- Box office
- $31.2 million
- Based on
- Dracula
- Set in
- England
- Country
- United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 20 July 1979
- First shown
- 13 July 1979 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Dracula?
Dracula has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes, or 110 min.
When did Dracula release?
Dracula released on 20 July 1979.
Who directed Dracula?
Dracula is directed by John Badham.
Who is in the cast of Dracula?
The cast of Dracula includes Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence, Kate Nelligan, Sylvester McCoy and Trevor Eve.
How much did Dracula earn at the box office?
Dracula grossed $31.2 million on a budget of $12.2 million.
What is Dracula rated in the US?
Dracula is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Dracula based on a true story or a book?
Dracula is based on Dracula.
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