Countess Dracula (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1971, Countess Dracula is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Peter Sasdy, running about 93 minutes. “The more she drinks, the prettier she gets” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hungary, XVII century. After being widowed, the old countess Elizabeth Nádasdy, of the Báthory lineage, fortunately discovers a way to become young again; but the price to be paid by those around her will be high and bloody.
Who’s in it. Countess Dracula stars Ingrid Pitt as Countess Elisabeth, Nigel Green as Captain Dobi, Sandor Elès as Imre Toth and Maurice Denham as Master Fabio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Countess Dracula has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Cultpix and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Countess Dracula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Countess Dracula tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Countess Dracula (1971)?
- In US, Countess Dracula is available to stream on Philo, Cultpix and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Countess Dracula worth watching?
- Countess Dracula holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Countess Dracula?
- Countess Dracula stars Ingrid Pitt, Nigel Green, Sandor Elès, Maurice Denham and Lesley-Anne Down.
- When was Countess Dracula released?
- Countess Dracula was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.