Blacula(1972)
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Blacula Synopsis
An 18th century African prince is turned into a vampire while visiting Transylvania. Two centuries later, he rises from his coffin attacking various residents of Los Angeles and meets Tina, a woman who he believes is the reincarnation of his deceased wife.
Blacula (1972) is a horror and fantasy film directed by William Crain, released on August 25, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars William Marshall, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nicholas and Thalmus Rasulala. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 182 ratings.
- Director:
- William Crain
- Writers:
- Joan Torres, Raymond Koenig, Bram Stoker
- Producers:
- Joseph T. Naar
- Cinematographer:
- John M. Stephens
- Composer:
- Gene Page
- Production:
- American International Pictures, Power Productions
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Revenue:
- $1,980,000
- Status:
- Released
Blacula (1972) Trailer
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Blacula Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Blacula.
Blacula Official Trailer #1 - Thalmus Rasulala Movie (1972) HD
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Blacula Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Marshall
as Blacula / Prince Mamuwalde
Vonetta McGee
as Tina
Denise Nicholas
as Michelle
Thalmus Rasulala
as Gordon Thomas
Gordon Pinsent
as Lt. John "Jack" Peters
Charles Macaulay
as Dracula
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Skillet
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Sam
Emily Yancy
as Nancy
Ketty Lester
as Juanita Jones
- Lance Taylor Sr.
Lance Taylor Sr.
as Swenson
- Ted Harris
Ted Harris
as Bobby McCoy
Key crew
Directed by William Crain, written by Joan Torres, Raymond Koenig and Bram Stoker, produced by Joseph T. Naar.
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Blacula Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 182 ratings.
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Blacula – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blacula online?
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Blacula (1972) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Blacula?
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The main cast of Blacula (1972) includes William Marshall, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nicholas, Thalmus Rasulala and Gordon Pinsent. The film was directed by William Crain. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blacula released?
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Blacula was released on August 25, 1972 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Blacula worth watching?
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Blacula (1972) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 182 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Blacula?
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Yes. The official Blacula trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.