In Search of Dracula

In Search of Dracula

In Search of Dracula

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In Search of Dracula

"The blood-curdling truth behind the legendary vampire."

1975

1h 26m

7.3(9 votes)

Horror

Documentary

Overview

A documentary exploring the legends of vampires, using books, paintings and early films on the subject.

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Cultpix

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Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Aspekt Telefilm

SFP

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Christopher Lee

Self – Host / Vlad Tepes / Count Dracula

Christopher Lee

Acting

Solveig Andersson

Young Woman

Solveig Andersson

Acting

Tor Isedal

Narrator

Tor Isedal

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