Blacula (1972): Cast & Plot
Blacula is a 1972 fantasy horror film directed by William Crain, starring William Marshall as Blacula / Prince Mamuwalde, Vonetta McGee and Charles Macaulay. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- William Crain
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blacula About?
The premise of Blacula without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An 18th‑century African prince becomes a vampire after a fateful encounter in Transylvania. Two hundred years later he awakens in modern Los Angeles, prowling the streets and preying on locals. He becomes obsessed with Tina, a young woman he believes to be the reincarnation of his long‑lost wife, and pursues her while terrorizing the city.
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Blacula Cast & Characters
William Marshall leads the cast as Blacula / Prince Mamuwalde, with Vonetta McGee as Tina and Charles Macaulay as Dracula. Directed by William Crain; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Crain
- William Marshall as Blacula / Prince Mamuwalde
- Vonetta McGee as Tina
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Charles Macaulay as Dracula - Ted Harris as Bobby McCoy
Also Starring in Blacula
· 21 more- Rick Metzler Billy Schaffer
- Denise Nicholas Michelle
- Thalmus Rasulala Gordon Thomas
- Ketty Lester Juanita Jones
- Emily Yancy Nancy
- Gordon Pinsent Lt. John "Jack" Peters
- Elisha Cook Jr. Sam
- Leoda Richards Party Guest
- Gene LeBell Second Dracula Henchman
- Ji-Tu Cumbuka Skillet
- Adolph Caesar Narrator of Theatrical Trailer (voice)
- Logan Field Barnes
- Jan Stratton Policewoman Kirby
- David Westberg L.A. Cop
- Eric Brotherson Real Estate Agent
- Lance Taylor Sr. Swenson
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- St. Clair Lee Themselves
- Hubert Ann Kelley Themselves
- Karl Russell Themselves
- Miranda Frederick Scared Teen
- Leanna Johnson Heath Receptionist
More from William Crain
One more film directed by William Crain: Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde.
Blacula Plot Summary
What happens in Blacula from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1780, Mamuwalde, an African prince, travels to Transylvania to seek the help of Dracula in ending the slave trade. Dracula refuses, and insults Mamuwalde by flirting with his wife Luva. After a clash with Dracula’s minions, Mamuwalde is bitten and transformed into a vampire. Dracula then curses him with the name “Blacula” and imprisons him in a sealed coffin beneath his castle, while Luva dies in the chamber from suffocation or starvation.
Full summary
The whole story of Blacula, scene by scene
Blacula Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Josh Olson on BLACULA
How Well Do You Know Blacula?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name given to the African prince after he becomes a vampire?
Cars in Blacula
29 cars on screen, including the 1963 Chevrolet C-Series and the 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu.
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1963 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role -
1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Minor role -
1971 Dodge Coronet Minor role -
1972 Dodge Coronet Minor role
Blacula Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “O Vampiro Negro” and “Blackula”.
- Also known as
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- O Vampiro Negro
- Blackula
- Drácula negro
- Blacula, le vampire noir
- בלאקולה
- 吸血黑王子
- Blácula
- 브라큐라
- Блакула
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Movies Like Blacula
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Scream Blacula Scream, Dracula (The Dirty Old Man) and Dracula: Prince of Darkness.
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Scream Blacula Scream 1973 -
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Dracula: Prince of Darkness 1966 -
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Dracula 1979 -
Blood for Dracula 1974 -
Dracula A.D. 1972 1972 -
Dracula Blows His Cool 1979 -
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde 1976 -
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave 1968 -
Grave of the Vampire 1972 -
Transylvania Twist 1989
Blacula FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Blacula, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blacula?
Blacula runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Blacula released?
Blacula was released on August 25, 1972.
Who directed Blacula?
Blacula was directed by William Crain.
More films by William Crain Who is in the cast of Blacula?
Blacula stars William Marshall as Blacula / Prince Mamuwalde, Vonetta McGee as Tina and Charles Macaulay as Dracula, among 25 credited actors.
Does Blacula have a post-credit scene?
No. Blacula has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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