Comedy

Love at First Bite (1979): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Name: Love at First Bite
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979-04-27
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: George Hamilton, Richard Benjamin, Dick Shawn, Ronnie Schell, Arte Johnson

Love at First Bite is a 1979 comedy directed by Stan Dragoti, starring George Hamilton, Richard Benjamin and Dick Shawn. It brings to the screen characters from Dracula by Bram Stoker. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $43.9 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1980. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes: 70%
worldwide gross: $43.9M
awards won: 2
Metascore: 62

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Released: April 27, 1979
Runtime: 1h 36m (96 min)
Director: Stan Dragoti
Genre: Comedy
Original language: English
Studio: American International Pictures (AIP)
Based on: Dracula by Bram Stoker
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Love at First Bite About?

The premise of Love at First Bite without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A witty comedy follows Count Dracula as he leaves his Transylvanian home for the vibrant atmosphere of New York City, seeking romance. Accompanied by his hapless assistant Renfield, he searches for a suitable companion. When he becomes enamored with Cindy Soundheim, her boyfriend must find a way to protect her from the Count's affections and avoid legal trouble.

Love at First Bite Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Love at First Bite Cast

George Hamilton leads the cast, with Richard Benjamin and Dick Shawn. Directed by Stan Dragoti; 10 actors are credited in all.

Director Stan Dragoti

Also Starring in Love at First Bite

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From the director

More from Stan Dragoti

More films directed by Stan Dragoti, best-rated first: Mr. Mom, Necessary Roughness, The Man with One Red Shoe and She's Out of Control.

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Ratings

Love at First Bite Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Love at First Bite 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes

70% Tomatometer

Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic

62 Metascore
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TMDB

60% User score
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Plot

Love at First Bite Plot Summary

What happens in Love at First Bite from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the Communist regime in Romania pressures Count Dracula, played by Gary Oldman, to abandon his castle, he faces a pivotal moment. His former grand residence is set to become a gymnastics training center, featuring none other than the Olympic star Nadia Comăneci. Defying fate, the weary Count ventures into the vibrant streets of New York City, accompanied by his loyal manservant, Renfield, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, who has a peculiar fondness for insects.

Full summary

The whole story of Love at First Bite, scene by scene

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Timeline of events

Box office

Love at First Bite Box Office

Love at First Bite grossed $43.9 million worldwide.

1979 box office

Worldwide gross

$43.9M

US & Canada: $43.9M

Awards

Love at First Bite Awards & Nominations

Love at First Bite won 2 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1980. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 1980, with 2 wins from 3 nominations.

2 wins4 nominations2 ceremonies

Saturn Awards 1980 2 wins · 3 nominations
- Won Best Actor
- Won Best Supporting Actor
- Nominated Best Actress
Golden Globes 1980 1 nomination
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – George Hamilton

Videos

Love at First Bite Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 3 trailers.

Love at First Bite Trailer: Love at First Bite TV trailer 1979 — Love at First Bite TV trailer 1979

Trailer Love at First Bite (1979) TV Spot
Trailer Love at First Bite Official Trailer #1 - George Hamilton Movie (1979) HD

Quiz

How Well Do You Know Love at First Bite?

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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Question 10: not answered

Who plays Count Dracula in the movie?

Cars

Cars in Love at First Bite

17 cars on screen, including the 1976 Cadillac Funeral Coach and the 1974 Checker Taxicab.

All 17 cars

1976 Cadillac Funeral Coach Important role
1974 Checker Taxicab Important role
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Important role
1976 Dodge Aspen Minor role

Details

Love at First Bite Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Amor à Primeira Mordida” and “Liebe auf den ersten Biss”.

Also known as: Amor à Primeira Mordida
Liebe auf den ersten Biss
Le Vampire de ces dames
一咬钟情
Amor al primer mordisco
Amore al primo morso
รักแรกกัด
Любовь с первого укуса
드라큐라 도시로 가다
Ljubav na prvi ugriz
前世冤家今世欢
Kärlek vid första bettet