Due to be crowned King of the Netherworld by his mentor Merlin the Magician (Sir Ringo Starr) at a monster's convention, Count Downe (Harry Nilsson), the son of Count Dracula, falls in love with the beautiful, but human, Amber (Suzanna...
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| Harry Nilsson | ... |
Count Downe
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| Ringo Starr | ... |
Merlin
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| Freddie Jones | ... |
The Baron
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| Suzanna Leigh | ... |
Amber
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| Dennis Price | ... |
Van Helsing
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| David Bailie | ... |
Chauffeur
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| Shakira Caine | ... |
Housekeeper
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Maurice Bush | ... |
Monster
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| John Colclough | ... |
Bill
(as John Coleclough)
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Nita Lorraine | ... |
Gorgon Woman
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| Skip Martin | ... |
Igor
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Dan Meaden | ... |
Count Dracula
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Rachelle Miller | ... |
Club Hostess
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| Beth Morris | ... |
Wendy
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| Jenny Runacre | ... |
Woman in Black
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Hedger Wallace | ... |
Vampire
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Pamela Conway | ... |
Countess Dracula
(as Lorna Wilde)
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Derek Woodward | ... |
Werewolf
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| John Bonham | ... |
The Count Downes
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| Peter Frampton | ... |
The Count Downes
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Ricki Farr | ... |
The Count Downes
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| Bobby Keys | ... |
The Count Downes
(as Bobby Keyes)
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| Keith Moon | ... |
The Count Downes
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Jim Price | ... |
The Count Downes
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| Klaus Voormann | ... |
The Count Downes
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| Leon Russell | ... |
The Count Downes
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| Tina Simmons | ... |
Ghoul (uncredited)
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| Rick Wills | ... |
Bass Player (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Freddie Francis | ||
Written by
| Jennifer Jayne | ... | (screenplay) (as Jay Fairbank) |
Produced by
| Jerry Gross | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Ringo Starr | ... | producer |
Music by
| Paul Buckmaster | ||
Cinematography by
| Norman Warwick | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ringo Starr | ... | (uncredited) |
Editorial Department
| Derek York | ... | consultant editor |
| Anthony Sloman | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Miriam Brickman | ||
Art Direction by
| Andrew Sanders | ||
Set Decoration by
| Tessa Davies | ||
Makeup Department
| Jill Carpenter | ... | makeup artist |
| Ramon Gow | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Tim Van Rellim | ... | production director |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Saunders | ... | first assistant director |
| Chris Kenny | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Chris Burke | ... | assistant art director |
| Jack Carter | ... | construction manager |
| Tessa Davies | ... | set dresser |
| Michael Guyett | ... | scenic painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Anthony Jackson | ... | sound mixer (as Tony Jackson) |
| Michael P. Redbourn | ... | dubbing editor (as Mike Redbourn) |
| Hugh Strain | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Brian Paxton | ... | assistant sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Richard Shorr | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chic Waterson | ... | camera operator (as Chick Waterson) |
Location Management
| Grania O'Shannon | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Paul Davies | ... | music editor |
| Paul Buckmaster | ... | conductor (uncredited) / music arranger (uncredited) |
| Martyn Ford | ... | music arranger: horns (uncredited) |
| Barry Guy | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Chris Laurence | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Morris Pert | ... | musician: drums (uncredited) |
| Frank Ricotti | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
| J. Peter Robinson | ... | musician: organ (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Jerry Gross | ... | presenter |
| Alex Richards | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Thorn EMI (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinemation Industries (1974) (United States) (theatrical)
- Prima Film (Canada) (theatrical)
- Marquis Video (Canada) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- RCA Records (soundtrack)
- White Helmets Royal Signals Display Team (motorcycle sequences)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Due to be crowned King of the Netherworld by his mentor Merlin the Magician (Sir Ringo Starr) at a monster's convention, Count Downe (Harry Nilsson), the son of Count Dracula, falls in love with the beautiful, but human, Amber (Suzanna Leigh) and finds himself in conflict with Baron Frankenstein (Freddie Jones), who is vying for the same honorary title. Written by Vince Oldham |
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| Taglines | The First Rock-and-Roll Dracula Movie! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This movie was never released on video and isn't likely to be issued on DVD. Sir Ringo Starr has said that the movie is so terrible, he can't possibly authorize an official release. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Harry Nilsson: Loneliness (1984). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Down See more » |
| Crazy Credits | After "The End" appears onscreen to announce the end of the movie, it's followed by "or is it?" See more » |