Nocturna(1979)
From Transylvania to Manhattan… She'll Get Under Your Skin!
Nocturna Synopsis
Hard times have fallen on the Transylvanian House of Dracula. To help pay the taxes, Castle Dracula has been converted into the Hotel Transylvania. Dracula himself is aging and toothless, being cared for by his granddaughter Nocturna. When Nocturna books a disco group to play The Claret Room and winds up falling in love with one of the backup guitarists, a mortal named Jimmy, she notices that she is able to see her reflection when she dances, so she decides to follow Jimmy to New York in search of mortality.
Nocturna (1979) is a comedy, horror and music film directed by Harry Hurwitz, released on June 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Nai Bonet, John Carradine, Yvonne De Carlo and Theodore Gottlieb. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry Hurwitz
- Writers:
- Harry Hurwitz, Nai Bonet
- Producers:
- Vernon P. Becker, Nai Bonet
- Cinematographer:
- Mac Ahlberg
- Composer:
- Norman Bergen
- Production:
- Compass International Pictures, Nai Bonet Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
Nocturna (1979) Trailer
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Nocturna Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Nai Bonet
Nai Bonet
as Nocturna
John Carradine
as Count Dracula
Yvonne De Carlo
as Jugulia Vein
Theodore Gottlieb
as Theodore
Sy Richardson
as RH Factor
Antony Hamilton
as Jimmy
- Ivery Bell
Ivery Bell
as Singer, The Moment of Truth
- Michael Harrison
Michael Harrison
as Singer, The Moment of Truth
- Norris Harris
Norris Harris
as Singer, The Moment of Truth
- William H. Jones Jr.
William H. Jones Jr.
as Singer, The Moment of Truth
- Adam Keefe
Adam Keefe
as BSA President
Monica Tidwell
as Brenda
Key crew
Directed by Harry Hurwitz, written by Harry Hurwitz and Nai Bonet, produced by Vernon P. Becker and Nai Bonet.
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Nocturna Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 18 ratings.
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Nocturna – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Nocturna?
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The main cast of Nocturna (1979) includes Nai Bonet, John Carradine, Yvonne De Carlo, Theodore Gottlieb and Sy Richardson. The film was directed by Harry Hurwitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nocturna released?
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Nocturna was released on June 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Nocturna worth watching?
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Nocturna (1979) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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