Son of Dracula
Son of Dracula is a 1974 British musical film directed by Freddie Francis and starring Harry Nilsson and Ringo Starr. It was produced by Starr and released in 1974 by Apple Films. It is also the title of a soundtrack released in conjunction with the film. Keith Moon of The Who and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin both appear in the film, alternating as the drummer in Count Downe's band. Other band members include Klaus Voormann (another old friend of Starr), Peter Frampton, an uncredited Leon Russell, and the regular Rolling Stones horn section of Bobby Keys and Jim Price.
Plot
After the killing of his father Count Dracula, the King of the Netherworld, by a mysterious assassin, Count Downe is summoned from his travels abroad by family advisor Merlin in order to prepare him to take over the throne. Baron Victor Frankenstein is also on hand to help in any way he can. Problem is, Downe wants no part of this responsibility, and instead wishes to become human and mortal − especially after meeting a girl named Amber, with whom he falls in love. He approaches old family nemesis Dr. Abraham Van Helsing, who agrees to enable the Count's transformation, much to the dismay of the residents of the Netherworld.
More details
| author | Jennifer Jayne |
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| contentLocation | London |
| director | Freddie Francis |
| editor | Neil Travis |
| genre | comedy-drama horror |
| keywords | abraham van helsing count dracula kill meet merlin summon the king van helsing victor frankenstein |
| musicBy | Paul Buckmaster |
| producer | Ringo Starr |
| publisher | Apple Films Cinemation Industries |
| theme | comedy horror musical musical comedy vampire |