Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
Brief Synopsis
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Vampire hunter and expert swordsman Kronos finds himself in a small village where several of the local young women have been found in an advanced state of age, their youth drained from them by a vampire's kiss. Kronos' search leads him to the Durward estate where he is met by the effete children of the apparently aged and sick Lady Durward.
Cast & Crew
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Brian Clemens
Director
Horst Janson
Kronos
John Carson
Dr Marcus
Shane Briant
Paul Durward
Caroline Munro
Carla
John Cater
Professor Grost
Film Details
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Horror
Release Date
1972
Production Company
Hammer Films
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 31m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Synopsis
Vampire hunter and expert swordsman Kronos finds himself in a small village where several of the local young women have been found in an advanced state of age, their youth drained from them by a vampire's kiss. Kronos' search leads him to the Durward estate where he is met by the effete children of the apparently aged and sick Lady Durward.
Director
Brian Clemens
Director
Film Details
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Horror
Release Date
1972
Production Company
Hammer Films
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 31m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Quotes
What he doesn't know about vampires, you couldn't put in a flea's codpiece.- Kronos
I've been saving a bottle of wine for a rainy day.- Marcus
It's pouring.- Grost
If a vampire should bestrode, close to the grave of a dead toad. Then the vampire, life shall give. And suddenly, the toad shall live.- Captain Kronos
I know you've got guts, Kronos. I've seen them!- Doctor Marcus
There are as many forms of vampire as there are beasts of prey!- Hieronymous Grost
Trivia
This was to have been the first in a series of films. The poor box office cancelled those plans. The poor returns also contributed to the decline in the box office track record of Hammer Films.
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1972
Released in United States 1972
