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Peter Sasdy
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Peter Sasdy

Born May 27, 1935 in Budapest, Hungary

3 films

Peter Sasdy (born May 27, 1935) is a British film and TV director. As well as numerous TV credits, notably the Nigel Kneale-scripted The Stone Tape (1972), he directed several horror films for Hammer, including Taste the Blood of Dracula (1969), Countess Dracula (1971) and Hands of the Ripper (1971). He directed Pia Zadora in the cult classic The Lonely Lady (1983), for which he earned a Razzie Award for Best Director. From 1985 to 1987 he directed the Thames TV production of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4.

Filmography 3

Countess Dracula (1971) movie poster
Countess Dracula1971
Hands of the Ripper (1971) movie poster
Hands of the Ripper1971
Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) movie poster
Taste the Blood of Dracula1970