8mm Forum: Louis Jordan - Dracula , superb in BBC production.

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Posted by Mark Silvester (Member # 929) on February 25, 2015, 01:35 PM:

Louis Jordan starred in probably the most accurate - certainly most atmospheric - rendition of Bram Stokers "Dracula". This was a bbc production from the late 70's..I was 16 at the time and it scared me to death. It was so like the novel. Great cast also - Frank Finlay (Van Helsing)..below is a link to the full movie. I would appreciate what you think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu85_T9QAkE

Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on February 25, 2015, 02:29 PM:

Just looking at it now, some of those 70,s british things had a great feel.

And Judi Bowker, wow that will keep me wathcing to the end anyway !!!!

Best Mark.

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on February 25, 2015, 05:40 PM:

Mark,
Thanks for the link. I never saw or heard of this version. I'll definitely check it out soon! [Smile]

Posted by Clay Smith (Member # 4122) on February 25, 2015, 06:29 PM:

I also had not heard of this. I have some down time coming up (2nd surgery on my shoulder) and will most definitely be watching.Thank you for the link Mark.

Posted by Mark Silvester (Member # 929) on February 26, 2015, 12:58 PM:

You will all really enjoy it.

Very close to the original - very thoughtful adaptation with an insidious.. sinister element that creeps up on you..just like the book. It was a very good effort from the BBC in 1977. [Smile]

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