Gary Oldman introduces Bram Stoker's Dracula | Film4 Interview

A special introduction to Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic vampire novel, in which Gary Oldman plays Dracula.
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[@robwalsh9843]

Gary Oldman captured so many aspects of Dracula. The fearsome warrior, the decadent old vampire lord, the handsome young nobleman, the wolf form, the bat form, etc. He truly seemed like an all-powerful supernatural creature, something to be terrified of. I think Dracula was his best role.

[@vitalitybristol8982]

And the heartbroken lover

[@robwalsh9843]

@@vitalitybristol8982 that too. Motivated by love as much as vengeance.

[@decimustv4257]

I don't think so. I think he wasn't very good as he played Dracula too melodramatically (Oldman said himself that he isn't very happy with his performance). And Mina, btw, was NEVER a lover or reincarnated wife of Dracula in the original book. That was completely made up for the movie, and it actually worsened the story in my opinion because it didn't make much sense. In the novel, she is merely his victim. There are quite a few other significant changes as well which is ironic considering that the movie is called "Bram Stoker's Dracula".

[@tideivlife1]

@@decimustv4257yeah why people think this is a credible adaption is beyond comprehension. The only thing that resembles the book is in the title. Bram Stoker would roll in his grave. The closest to the book is a 1977 BBC version with Louis Jourdan.

[@SEngelsg]

@@decimustv4257 I disagree. I think Oldman did a great job as Dracula in all his forms. And the twist with Mina did in my opinion make the movie exceptional. I think it shows in a beautiful way that love defeats darkness. For example when Dracula don't want to condemn Mina and when Van Helsing realize that "they have all become Gods madmen". The mood in the movie is also unlike anything I have ever seen and the music does add a layer of atmosphere to the move that is beyond exceptional. I admit to being biased because when I first watched the move back in 92 or 93 I have never read the novel , and while I agree with you that the name of the movie could have been a bit different I still think that by using it, people without prior knowledge of the novel would be drawn to it and know what to read. That way they discover two version of the story which may (or may not) be a good thing. (Do remember this was before internet availability and easy access to information).

[@roybatty-]

Oldman's portrayal of Dracula was legendary.

[@Godzillafan1980]

Lol Roy Batty

[@tomsmith184]

​@@Godzillafan1980bro😂😂😂😂😂

[@Simon-talks]

Yep, Oldman is still hands down the best to ever play Dracula

[@Meowmeter]

I felt sorry for this Dracula and fell in love with him. He was a mysterious, seductive vampire. Great actor, great movie, great sound track.

[@kat8548]

Dracula and Mina should have ended up together

[@TheOriginalBeautty]

@@kat8548 in my head they did, i changed the ending ;)

[@christianmillendez1992]

the sexiest (and cutest) dracula

[@sandramajeau2829]

I love this movie, I could watch it over and over !

[@robertbrowne7880]

Come on. would you really date a guy who's dinner was dripping down his chin?

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

Oldman made Dracula sexy, creepy, terrifying, and cool all at the same time. A great performance.

[@samanthathompson9812]

That hair was the least sexy thing I’ve ever seen on a male.

[@TomotoLiterally]

@@samanthathompson9812 Dracula's hair and appearance change throughout the film.

[@mac_c]

He should've been nominated for an Oscar for Dracula and if he was, he would've won!!!

[@kaguth]

He definitely should have won but the Oscars rarely give awards to people who deserve them, haha.

[@gdy5r6]

TOTALLY AGREE! 🔝🙌

[@kat8548]

Yes he most definitely would have won

[@DoctorXander]

No way. In 1993 the Academy was deadset on giving a career award to Al Pacino for Scent of a Woman, so much so that they overlooked Denzel Washington's far better performance in Malcolm X

[@morgumal]

The worst thing about it is that Nicolas Cage won the oscar before Gary Oldman

[@hexxon77]

I still can't believe he wasn't even nominated for this role for Academy Awards and Mr Kilar for the fantastic music score.

[@marquelleivey4910]

That's hard to believe he wasn't nominated for Dracula. I mean he was 6 or more characters and no CGI was used. He actually wore all the makeup and costumes. Another example of the extraordinary talent of Mr. Oldman!

[@rnrstar82]

The academy shits on horror.

[@ashaale3605]

the oscars kinda suck anyways...Heath won after death, Leo won after 20 years & AndySerkis didn't even get there...tey suck!!!

[@martinnesuno]

@@ashaale3605 Agree, it's just popularity contest. It has nothing to do with acting anymore, they gave oscar to Gaga playing herself...and iv'e seen better acting on Pornhub.

[@johnprudent3216]

I'm glad I'm not the only who was stunned Kilar's memorable score wasn't at least nominated. Like the film it's both romantic and dark. It captures the film's beauty and perfectly reinforces the horror. Never heavy-handed yet never too subtle.

[@patrickbateman9410]

The best Dracula the big screen has seen to date. Say what you want about Keanu or the acting, Gary outshined whatever negative aspect of this movie there is. My fav Dracula movie, easily.

[@zimzimma5688]

That's all well and good but have you returned the bloody video tape yet?

[@taroman7100]

Lagosi reigns supreme for me but Oldman is second. He was sultry and sinister wrapped in one.

[@stevie68a]

A masterpiece film. Oldman was genius casting.

[@steviegbcool]

shame it just wasnt that scary.

[@rofyle]

He and Hopkins were the only bit of genius casting. Sadly, everyone else was so unbelievably miscast that the film wound up being a joke.

[@steviegbcool]

winoner ryder and keanu reeves ruined unfortunately

[@thelwulfeoforlic6482]

steven G - Hmmm; Reeves was SO wooden he was out acted by the stake!

[@slversrfr99]

STILL my favorite Oldman film to this day - and definitely one of my top vampire movie favorites.

[@macylouwho1187]

We watched this movie so many times as teenagers. It’s visually stunning. This went on my short list of movies that I would own the rest of my life and never get tired of.

[@MaShellDavis]

Me too…I love it!!

[@HB-pz7iw]

Same here one of my top 5 i have a blue ray copy

[@amadeus8802]

The best interpretation of D ever. You cant topple this, you just simply cant.

[@elizabethhalloway149]

Totally agree!

[@rnw2739]

And it never will be toppled ever!

[@larkt6693]

It’s still beyond me.. that this guy wasn’t even nominated for this role... still was an academy award winning performance

[@Tonycillian5]

Gary had a habit of getting robbed. He should have been nominated for Dracula, State of Grace, Leon the Professional, and he should have won for Tinker Tailor Solider.

[@taroman7100]

Hollywood sucks! Oldman is one of our great actors--oh British, sorry.

[@kaidynreece6200]

This man right here is the greatest actor of his generation.

[@charliedavidarnott1537]

* of all time

[@kaidynreece6200]

@@charliedavidarnott1537 Well, I certainly wouldn't argue against that. :)

[@gerrygrimes8689]

No. He nailed this role without question, but it takes more than one role to make a legend

[@kaidynreece6200]

@@gerrygrimes8689 Okay, so where do you want me to start? His portrayal of Ludwig van Beethoven in _Immortal Beloved?_ Or his dead-on Lee Harvey Oswald in _JFK?_ Maybe the villainous Congressman in _The Contender?_ His portrayal of Winston Churchill in _Darkest Hour?_ ... I can *easily* go on! But let's, for a moment, mention his multiple Best Actor awards (Oscar, SAG, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Emmy, and more)... If you don't think he's a legend, you've either got a personal bias or a loose screw, because the evidence counter to your opinion is self-evident _and_ plentiful.

[@Plathismo]

DDL, though.

[@bethmccullough5896]

That man is just mesmerizing in literally anything he plays. You will hate to love him and love to hate him.

[@louis-philippesmith335]

A magnificent underrated masterpiece of cinema... Everything is perfect in this movie. It is a film that was shot in the old fashion of filming. Special effects are a delight for the eyes. The costumes are purely beautiful. A soundtrack that envelops us. This film should be studied more carefully. This film deserves much more recognition. A pure masterpiece as it is rare in this style ...

[@LS-ti1rz]

I agree wholeheartedly, the only thing i believe that could've been thought out better was the casting of Keanu Reeves. It was bad casting, he was the only weak link in this whole film but it really didn't matter because the film was so damn good, so artistic so mesmerizing. I could overlook that flaw easily, I'm just saying so to be picky but otherwise this film is so so underated. It should have garnished Oldman an Oscar Nod at the very least and a Directors Nod as well.

[@louis-philippesmith335]

@@LS-ti1rz I totally agree with you. The cast Keanu Reeves at the time must have been weird to perceive, it wasn't a role made for him but it's not bad. Personally it never bothered me. The film is so perfect that keanu Reeves quickly forgot that it was playing in it. In addition the film is so well cut that there is no length with Keanu Reeves. Well done.

[@ReiAyanami366]

Keanu Reeves was said to be exhausted at the time (after a series of films). Coppola even says that the actor was striving to get the accent and all (even if it failed). For me, the less pleasing acting came from Hopkins who turned Van Helsing into some kind of illuminate old man.

[@luckycat3]

Brilliant art direction & costumes. One of the few films that can “sweep me away” it’s so visually lush.

[@lupegaehring2362]

@@luckycat3 love this movie so much, that I watched it everyday for 2 weeks during the lockdown... I watched it when it came out at the movie theater, and fell in love with it❤

[@walkernick86]

Gary was stunning in this! Give him a damn Oscar

[@1983kikujiro]

I couldn't sleep through highschool because of this man s performance. He gave me some of my best nightmares..

[@artsimulation]

Probably the best Dracula movie ever made. A masterpiece without question.

[@MsSixx1]

The greatest portrayal of Dracula ever, in my opinion.

[@donDonau]

Yeah. There are only two Draculas. First and last.

[@kuwaitrage]

Dracula the lover not the monster.. My favorite vampire movie

[@hexxon77]

Because this is a story about true, eternal love. So powerful that when tragically ends can lead man to turn against his God, to become a monster and on the end give up own life for it. What can be more romantic than that? Best love story ever.

[@lisaheisey6168]

It's my favorite vampire movie and one of my overall favorite films of all-time.

[@tikkidaddy]

@@hexxon77 very true. Everything this man ever believed in was crushed to powder right before his eyes. Everything he had ever loved, believed in and worked to defend was obliterated. It is quite interesting when one reads accounts that the Church as a whole declared suicide a mortal sin due to the fact that the Apostle Paul said in scripture "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain" These times were so difficult many Christians chose death believing they were heaven bound regardless. The church, needed money and people in the pews and the pope of the RCC at the time declared suicide a mortal sin. I can EASILY understand his rage, fury and heartbreak pushing him to the point of tapping into something forbidden and his sense of abandonment.

[@shiddy.]

still one of my favorite films because of Dracula's performance - Oldman as Dracula was a truly amazing choice

[@edinshealtiel3754]

NO NO NO ,,,,THE LOVER AND MONSTER..........

[@smoothcriminal28]

Probably the most complete actor that ever lived.

[@999titu]

I became his fan from this movie What an unsung masterpiece of a film

[@marquelleivey4910]

This movie made me a Gary Oldman fan for life. He was fantastic

[@rickg8015]

Sid & Nancy for me, eventhough that film had a shitty script..

[@magallanesagustin4952]

Same.

[@squamish4244]

"Ah, a distant ancestor! I see a resemblance."

[@michaelrodriguez5829]

I'm 37 years old Bram Stoker's Dracula is one of my favorite movies. The movie for me has gone from horror To the Saddest love story ever ! Absolutely amazing piece of work, a timeless art that we will all enjoy fans will be able to share

[@ashotofmercury]

Word! 👌🏻

[@zade_8332]

Classic

[@nox5870]

His performance in Dracula is easily in his Top 3 Greatest performances of all time! He should got nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for this.

[@stephenmclaughlin3328]

I wouldny go that far.

[@stephenmclaughlin3328]

@@mrcritical6751 ha yeh i suppose

[@allnighterist]

whats the other two?

[@whisperingwind7]

I cant see anyone could play Dracula except him, even Hugh Jackman himself said .. till now no one can top his performance as Dracula.

[@whisperingwind7]

@Jucy Lucy yes,.....by far.

[@ImpactedWizDom]

He created and played the most hauntingly believable Dracula ever recorded on film....period. How the man didn’t win an Oscar for that performance I’ll never know.

[@Yewbzee]

I couldn’t imagine the movie without Gary Oldman. Casting at its best.

[@AFilmaciones]

1:17 That physical expression of anger and pain is superb. One of the greatest actors alive!!!

[@bustercherry1171]

The greatest of actors are always the most humblest.

[@nerblebun]

Oldman has used a different voice, and dialectic phrasing in every role he's played. Never the same voice twice...ever. I can think of no other actor who can boast that accomplishment. Truly a great actor.

[@repentstaythecourse5935]

Danial Day Lewis does exactly that with every role he's played...I mean Bill the butcher, come on now.

[@erickvilela1954]

@@repentstaythecourse5935 Daniel Day Lewis is another legend indeed.

[@kat8548]

I remember seeing the commercials for Dracula when I was a kid with him cackling at the end and it was truly terrifying. Now I can appreciate what a tremendous talent Gary Oldman is

[@rosepalmer73]

I can not watch this movie enough times....it’s one of my favorite favorites.

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

that was short lol. Oldman is so soft-spoken yet he plays a lot of over-the-top scary shouting guys.

[@martinlehfeldt6916]

The Music, makeup, lighting, camera work, and acting were unbelievably great.

[@z1az285]

Absolute masterpiece. How on earth did he not win the oscar for this performance??

[@sandragrant8271]

Oldman was thebest dracula ever.

[@Funkybassplayer]

By far.

[@SonnyGTA]

I have toagree

[@micheladerry5681]

he deserved an oscar for Dracula. He was the only one who could be Dracula in a modern way. With all my respect for Christopher Lee, Bela Lugosi and Lagella.

[@jeffcordova9633]

Hands down 1 of his best performances ever.. Scary, yet Tragic. Beautiful yet Dark. Gary Brought Vlad To life not just Dracula the vampire but the Tragedy of His story.. Its great to see him talk to about this.. If you watch the behind the scenes making of Dracula (which you can see if you hit the expanded dvd) you can tell how difficult it was to pull off this role considering he was working with Keanu Reeves who was just coming into his own as an actor. Gary old man as Chief Gordon, Oldman as A bad guy in Lost in space & The fifth element, Or even his role in The animated Classic Quest for Camelot, his acting is second to none! Much respect to This man right here, I need TO get Dracula on Blu ray because I've never seen it in that Resolution

[@Gizgirl70]

He was stunning in this, and God them OUTFITS!!! He can wear anything :) And then just as mesmerising in Tinker, Tailor even there controlling the screen where he is actually just grey ...

[@JONINXBOX]

The only version of Dracula I recommend and tell people to watch.

[@MECHINEA]

That was a great role n only an actor of Gary’s talent pulled it through ! He deserved an Oscar nomination n probably a win ! Made Dracula real n believable ! Great love story ! Classic now !

[@davidlittlewood8850]

This is a guy that can play anything, just watch, everything he does looks so normal.🌹

[@gothgirlgaming9050]

Honestly this is my favorite version of this movie because it sticks so closely to the actual book. Not to mention Gary Oldman as the "human" Dracula is just *chef's kiss*

[@deadfool3344]

Watched it last night for the first time in years, great film practical effects are amazing better than all this cgi crap..Oldman is such an underrated actors..

[@freddybeer]

He isn't underrated amongst other actors!! They all idolize him!

[@Adones09]

Gary Oldham is on my Mount Rushmore for Actors, he is known, but I believe STILL underrated, should be a bigger deal

[@johnkilrainblackstone6986]

One of the best movies ever made.

[@iamqotl]

Way ahead of its time and only recently truly appreciated.

[@waheedamohammed6989]

Best movie I've ever seen,its a Master Piece.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@paulallas7665]

My favourite version of this classic novel, film and perhaps, Gary Oldman in his most iconic role. Lost count how many times I've watched this movie. Superb!!!

[@KevinBelmontLuna]

Serius Black as Dracula and everyone loved him! Everyone? EVERYOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE!!!!!!!!!!

[@mitchjust6688]

Hahaha, good one!

[@justbecause4042]

Nice!

[@P.Whitestrake]

Well played, mate.

[@leifhorse8398]

"Everyone!!!" 😂

[@alysiamerdavid-wasser9165]

The fact that he REQUESTED to play Mason Verger makes me incredibly happy. 😌

[@ryanuzell9078]

Gary's a class act on and off screen, there's footage of him and Francis arguing on set during the making of Dracula but he put that aside and killed it

[@drummadave]

I saw this film in the theater when it was released. Several people walked out shaking their heads in boredom- I couldn't believe it. Oldman's performance is an absolute masterclass. This film is in my all time top 10....and Oldman- to me- is the best male film actor alive...Side note- I briefly met Gary Oldman in 1998 in a pharmacy in LA- he was in front of me on line. I briefly said "you're a great actor". He turned around, smiled, and humbly said 'thank you'....it's chilling that this humble British man can unleash such insane rage on cue

[@adelinas.7335]

Only Oldman could play the vampire like that because he himself is not really a monster inside. If I objectively look at the character he played, I think in real life that person would be a narcissistic personality with a violence problem. Instead, I feel he’s a poor tortured soul, that has been separated from his one true love and that has me rooting for the character no matter how many lives he takes out in the process. One of my favorite scenes is of him and Ryder where her character Mina remembers the past. I never get tired of it. It comforts me in times of joy, in times of sadness, and in times when I just want to believe in love so grand it cross over decades of time to find someone again. That is what made this story so beautiful and Coppola’s ability to capture it on film was brilliant! I’m so in love with this movie.

[@yambu007]

Although he's amazing in pretty much everything he's done, this is my favorite role of his

[@pablomansini6449]

This guy is a legend. Oscar worthy

[@PinkLlamaGrl]

There are a mountain of excellent performances with Gary Oldman’s name on them but Dracula is the hill I will die on!

[@RealRoknRollr3108]

I agree he shouldve won an oscar for this

[@repentstaythecourse5935]

Gary played by FAR the best Dracula out of them all.

[@georgesoreass3049]

He played Dracula so real, that I forget he is Dracula

[@beanstaIkjack]

Gary Oldman's Dracula was the strongest performance in the film and the only reason I would watch it again

[@PANCHOVILLA4U67]

Bram Stoker’s Dracula is definitely of my favorite movies and the track: Love remembered, By Wojciech Kilar a great winding down melody, check it out.

[@ZinfandelRed1914]

This movie may have been satisfactory at best without Oldman's portrayal. I don't even care for vampire lore and yet it is one of my all time favorites.

[@aussiecoastie72]

And it’s one of my favourite horror films of all time .

[@finch45lear]

He is a pro and his performance was exactly as one would anticipate .

[@volgawolfhounds741]

I paid actual money for an actual DVD of this movie. Best Dracula yet.

[@stevie68a]

The only film I ever bought on a dvd, for the extra and deleted scenes.

[@monikaudvardy8980]

Oh! Those blue eyes!

[@user-un6wf4cd9i]

This is one of my favorite films and Gary is absolutely stunning as Dracula. I absolutely loved his acting and I can’t gush enough about how amazing he is in the role

[@oldcrone]

Thats because you are magical in theatre! You nailed it.

[@ZumaDogg]

I like the behind the scene footage of Gary throwing a tantrum at Francis and storming off during a scene.

[@misterb6416]

Probably one of the most underrated actors of out time. Back then, yes he should have won an Oscar, now he would probably turn any award down because they don't mean anything anymore.

[@karanvirkooner1993]

Gary Oldman should’ve won both an Oscar a Golden Globe a BAFTA an SAG Award a Saturn Award a Cesar Award for his fabulous work as Dracula

[@benben-sl7hi]

In all my life when I hear the word “Dracula” I think of Gary Oldman and this movie. What a masterpiece!

[@natoutes7412]

What a great movie. Gary Oldman is amazing 😍😍

[@P.Whitestrake]

Bram Stoker's Dracula was the sensual horror film I've ever watched for the 1st time.

[@pixiewings21_9]

I became obsessed with Gary after seeing him in this film. I've never stopped loving him. He and DDL are the greatest actors alive.

[@johngoyer]

I’ve wondered if Gary Oldman and Daniel Day Lewis actually have their own personalities. They so completely transform themselves for a role they seem to become their character in real life.

[@kathrinreinhardt5395]

Einer der schönsten Dracula Filme überhaupt!!! Gary gut gespielt!

[@Brace67]

Gary Oldman was simply outstanding in this role. The film will stand the test of time as well as his unforgettable performance in it. There have been many films made about the principle subject but none like this one.

[@alexlazzerly3677]

It's so interesting to me that the one role in his entire career that he pursued was Mason Verger in Hannibal. Out of all the characters he's played, that definitely wasn't what I would have expected.

[@DKarkarov]

He says this, but he also fought with Coppola all the time and his costar who did play Hannibal has outright said in interviews that Coppola was giving Gary Oldman nothing to work with for the whole movie. Oldman was just as much a reason this is a great film.

[@ZadokthePriest11]

His co star…. Did you mean Anthony Hopkins? The Sir Anthony Hopkins? Lol

[@Aldoborzoni]

Great acting by Gary Oldman. The best Dracula, by Francis Ford Coppola. Love that movie.

[@JPLMONEY23]

My favorite scene is when he entered his chapel to find his love lifeless on the floor......and his rage begins.

[@sharoncurtis5820]

I'm glad he said yes bc Gary Oldman did a phenomenal job. Such a great actor.

[@phenixz1981]

An excellent adaptation to an excellent story. Gary Oldman is one of the greatest actors alive today and he portrayed Dracula so iconically that it's his version I always think of when I think of the character.

[@a7med-aldh45]

His role as the vampire prince dracula was still the great

[@jamesh.5765]

Goldman's Dracula has the best fight scene I've ever seen at near the end. So realistic.

[@meauxbull4321]

Gary Oldman, very serious, cool and multifaceted!! Good guy, bad guy or just an asshole he delivers the goods!! Always a pleasure to see movies with Mr. Oldman in it....

[@willscorner8423]

Best vampire movie of all time and the best Dracula movie of all time. In the end he was a tragic hero. Mirroring reality in a sense that life doesn’t have happy endings.

[@KimHiKu]

The greatest actor of our days👏🏼

[@KFG721]

Such a passionate and unique take on a classic. An immensely underrated film. Gary Oldman was just beyond…

[@bsctasg5955]

one of the most underrated vampire movies everrrrrr !!

[@astolatpere11]

So many great roles. Loved him in Dracula. But Sid and Nancy, wow.

[@iAkis4]

HORROR THRILLER ACTION ADVENTURE DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SEXY (this film has everything 10/10)

[@biacampbell676]

Gary you made an outstanding work! Love seeing you in Dracula! You made people love, sorry and pushing for Dracula to succeed! You were super sexy and terrifying! Deserved an Oscar !

[@berghorst]

This performance is an absolute masterclass.

[@X-Factor-22]

Little did I know that when I saw this version of Dracula back in the 90’s I would really come too appreciate the film years later and that Gary Oldman would become one of my favorite actors!!!👍

[@lisahuegel894]

OMG...how BRILLIANT is this man.....😍

[@biacampbell676]

GARY FOR DRACULA YOU DESERVED AN OSCAR A BAFTA A GRAMMY ACTUALLY ALL THE AWARDS TOGETHER IN THAT YEAR! Coppola choose so well! You were brilliant !

[@Make_Canada_Trudeau-Less-Again]

If they put his character from State of Grace (from the same year) beside Dracula's character, they would have given him all the awards for the next 10 years. I couldn't believe it was the same person after seeing his name in the credits. Best actor of both centuries.

[@Fnelrbnef]

Best Dracula ever. Suck on that, Nosferatu.