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.
Plot
After the killing of his father (Count Dracula, the King of the Netherworld), by a mysterious assassin, Count Downe (Harry Nilsson) is summoned from his travels abroad by family advisor Merlin (Ringo Starr) in order to prepare him to take over the throne. Baron Frankenstein (Freddie Jones) 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 (Suzanna Leigh), with whom he falls in love. He approaches old family nemesis Dr. Van Helsing (Dennis Price), who agrees to enable the Count's transformation, much to the dismay of the residents of the Netherworld.
More details
| author | Jennifer Jayne |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | London |
| director | Freddie Francis |
| editor | Neil Travis |
| genre | comedy-drama horror |
| keywords | count dracula kill led zeppelin meet old friend rolling stones summon the king the rolling stones the who van helsing |
| musicBy | Paul Buckmaster |
| producer | Ringo Starr |
| publisher | Apple Films Cinemation Industries |
| theme | comedy horror musical musical comedy vampire |