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'''''Batman Fights Dracula''''' was a 1967 Filipino comedic parody film directed by Leody M. Diaz and written by Bert R. Mendoza, starring Jing Abalos and Dante Rivero as the titular characters respectively. As the name suggests, the movie centers around a battle between cult figures Batman and Dracula; it is considered by many to be one of the most sought-after lost Asian films of all time.
'''''Batman Fights Dracula''''' was a 1967 Filipino comedic parody film directed by Leody M. Diaz and written by Bert R. Mendoza, starring Jing Abalos and Dante Rivero as the titular characters respectively. As the name suggests, the movie centers around a battle between cult figures Batman and Dracula; it is considered by many to be one of the most sought-after lost Asian films of all time.


Unfortunately, very little information on the film has surfaced other than standard production details such as cast and crew, although at least one person has undertaken a personal search effort for the film, which, sadly, went unfulfilled.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131207183405/http://non-productive.com/blog/2012/12/17/the-quest-for-batman-fights-dracula/ Archive of NonProductive article on Frank Hablawi's search for the film, via The Wayback Machine; 17 Dec 2012.] Last retrieved 24 Dec 2014.</ref> That is, until a great amount of new information surfaced on the Filipino blog Pelikula ATBP. <ref>[http://pelikulaatbp.blogspot.com/2015/07/batman-fights-dracula-lea.html Blog post containing photographs and the plotline from the film. ] Retrieved 20 May '16</ref>
Unfortunately, very little information on the film has surfaced other than standard production details such as cast and crew, although at least one person has undertaken a personal search effort for the film, which, sadly, went unfulfilled.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20131207183405/http://non-productive.com/blog/2012/12/17/the-quest-for-batman-fights-dracula Archive of NonProductive article on Frank Hablawi's search for the film, via The Wayback Machine; 17 Dec '12.] Retrieved 24 Dec '14.</ref> That is, until a great amount of new information surfaced on the Filipino blog Pelikula ATBP. <ref>[http://pelikulaatbp.blogspot.com/2015/07/batman-fights-dracula-lea.html Blog post containing photographs and the plotline from the film.] Retrieved 20 May '16</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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==Availability==
==Availability==
[[File:Batman Fights Dracula 2.jpg|thumb|150px|Alternate theatrical poster.]]
Although the blog post clarifies the plot and provides a great number of photos, actual footage of the film has yet to show up.
Although the blog post clarifies the plot and provides a great number of photos, actual footage of the film has yet to show up.


Notably, this film marks the second of three films that center around a showdown between Batman and Dracula, the first being [[Batman Dracula (Partially Found Andy Warhol Film; 1964)|Andy Warhol's ''Batman Dracula'']] and the third being the 2005 animated film, ''The Batman vs. Dracula''.
Notably, this film marks the second of three films that center around a showdown between Batman and Dracula, the first being [[Batman Dracula (Partially Found Andy Warhol Film; 1964)|Andy Warhol's ''Batman Dracula'']] and the third being the 2005 animated film, ''The Batman vs. Dracula''.
== Photo Gallery ==
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File:Batman Fights Dracula 2.jpg|Alternate theatrical poster.
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==References==
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==See also==
==See also==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061386/ IMDb page]
*[http://imdb.com/title/tt0061386 IMDb page]
 
==References==
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[[Category:Lost films]]
[[Category:Lost films]]

Revision as of 21:56, 22 November 2017

Theatrical poster.

Status: Lost


Batman Fights Dracula was a 1967 Filipino comedic parody film directed by Leody M. Diaz and written by Bert R. Mendoza, starring Jing Abalos and Dante Rivero as the titular characters respectively. As the name suggests, the movie centers around a battle between cult figures Batman and Dracula; it is considered by many to be one of the most sought-after lost Asian films of all time.

Unfortunately, very little information on the film has surfaced other than standard production details such as cast and crew, although at least one person has undertaken a personal search effort for the film, which, sadly, went unfulfilled.[1] That is, until a great amount of new information surfaced on the Filipino blog Pelikula ATBP. [2]

Plot

The story concerned the mad scientist named Dr. Zorba who, after repeatedly being defeated by Batman, finds a way to resurrect the wicked Count Dracula, control him, and even make him stronger, rendering him invincible towards traditional ways of killing him, such as Christian crosses.

After tracking down Zorba at his underground fortress, Ruben (a character based on the existing sidekick Robin) and the beautiful Marita manage to kill the evil doctor by somehow turning the vampire against him.

Availability

File:Batman Fights Dracula 2.jpg
Alternate theatrical poster.

Although the blog post clarifies the plot and provides a great number of photos, actual footage of the film has yet to show up.

Notably, this film marks the second of three films that center around a showdown between Batman and Dracula, the first being Andy Warhol's Batman Dracula and the third being the 2005 animated film, The Batman vs. Dracula.

See also

External Links

References