Jonathan (1970)

Unusual twist on vampire mythology supposes one important difference from most movies: daylight does not harm vampires. With this weakness removed, by the 16th or 17th century vampires have... See full summary »

Director:

Hans W. Geissendörfer

Writers:

Bram Stoker (novel), Hans W. Geissendörfer

Stars:

Jürgen Jung, Hans-Dieter Jendreyko, Paul Albert Krumm

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jürgen Jung	...	Jonathan
Hans-Dieter Jendreyko	...	Joseph (as Hans Dieter Jendreyko)
Paul Albert Krumm	...	Count / Graf
Hertha von Walther	...	Thomas' Mutter
Oskar von Schab	...	Professor
Ilona Grübel	...	Eleonore
Sofie Strehlow	...	Alte Frau (as Sophie Strehlow)
Gaby Herbst
Henry Liposca	...	Gnom
Christine Ratej	...	Elisabeth
Arthur Brauss	...	Adolf
Dietrich Kerky	...	Eberhard (as Hans-Dieter Kerky)
Wilfried Klaus	...	Pfarrer (as Winfried Klaus)
Monica Teuber	...	(as Monika Teuber)
Walter Feuchtenberg	...	Lenas Vater)

Storyline

Unusual twist on vampire mythology supposes one important difference from most movies: daylight does not harm vampires. With this weakness removed, by the 16th or 17th century vampires have become the aristocracy, controlling government and exploiting the few remaining, destitute humans as food and servants. A desperate group of humans elects young Jonathan to lead a mission intent of destroying all the vampires, but the vampires attempt to foil him at every turn.

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Plot Keywords:

vampire | literary adaptation | based on novel | character name in title

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Genres:

Horror | Drama

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Details

Country:

West Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

15 May 1970 (West Germany)

Also Known As:

Vampire sterben nicht

Filming Locations:

Buelk bei Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

Iduna Film Produktiongesellschaft, Obelisk Film, Telepool

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min 97 min (cinema)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Ases Tod"
and "Der letzte Frühling"
Written by Edvard Grieg

User Reviews

a political vampire movie

i was looking endless for this movie and finally got my hands on a DVD copy. its a very political movie, if you see it in the context of the time that it was made. it has a great camera, that starts of a certain point for example, then goes without a cut for some minutes through a scene and ends again with the scene from the beginning, continuing the story it had started in the first location. other parts of the movie remind more of a play performed on a stage. the surroundings and behaviour look very staged but though very familiar. and not to forget the great "dracula", the one second you think you might look through his mask, but the next second you notice he fooled you. great acting. i really can recommend that movie, even if the political aspect might be a little antique. its this old style though that makes the whole movie so refreshing. it should be a must in everyones vampire collection, thats for sure. i think i'll watch my DVD again soon, its definitely worth a second look.