James V. Hart

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James V. Hart was born on January 22, 1947 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA as James Von Allmen Hart. He is a writer and producer, known for Contact (1997), Dracula (1992) and Sahara (2005). He has been married to Judith Nugent-Hart since August 24, 1973. They have two children. See full bio »

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January 22, 1947 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

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2 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Contact Writer

(1997)

Dracula Writer

(1992)

Sahara Writer

(2005)

Hook Writer

(1991)

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Writer (18 credits)

Chinese Odyssey (screenplay) (announced)

The Hot Zone (TV Mini-Series) (original screenplay) (pre-production)

2018 Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver

Crossbones (TV Series) (created by - 9 episodes, 2014) (written by - 1 episode, 2014)

- Crossbones (2014) ... (creator)

- Blackbeard (2014) ... (creator)

- Beggarman (2014) ... (creator)

- A Hole in the Head (2014) ... (creator)

- The Return (2014) ... (creator)

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2013 Epic (screenplay) / (story)

2007 August Rush (screenplay)

2007 The Last Mimzy (screen story)

2005 Sahara (screenplay)

2003 Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (story)

2002 Tuck Everlasting (screenplay)

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (TV Mini-Series) (story - 2 episodes, 2001) (teleplay - 2 episodes, 2001)

- Episode #1.2 (2001) ... (story) / (teleplay)

- Episode #1.1 (2001) ... (story) / (teleplay)

1997 Contact (screenplay by)

1996 Muppets Treasure Island (Video Game) (1996 screenplay)

1996 Muppet Treasure Island (screenplay)

1994 Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins (TV Movie) (story) / (teleplay)

1992 Dracula (screenplay)

1991 Hook (screen story - as Jim V. Hart) / (screenplay - as Jim V. Hart)

1984 Gimme an 'F' (written by - as Jim Hart)

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Producer (11 credits)

The Hot Zone (TV Mini-Series) (executive producer) (pre-production)

2017 Bangarang (Short) (executive producer)

2013 Epic (executive producer)

2008 D.Town (Video short) (executive producer)

2001 Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (TV Mini-Series) (executive producer - 2 episodes)

- Episode #1.2 (2001) ... (executive producer)

- Episode #1.1 (2001) ... (executive producer)

1994 Frankenstein (producer)

1992 Dracula (co-producer)

1991 Hook (executive producer - as Jim V. Hart)

1977 Assault in Paradise (producer - as Jim Hart)

1974 Summer Run (producer)

1974 Dirty O'Neil (associate producer - as Jim V. Hart)

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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)

2005 La cerca (Short) (mentor)

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Thanks (4 credits)

2014 La piscine (Short) (thanks)

2006 Off the Black (special thanks)

2004 Finding Neverland (very special thanks)

2001 Samsara (special thanks)

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Self (6 credits)

2011 Love Lust (TV Series documentary)
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- Love Lust & the Undead (2011) ... Himself

2008 True Blood-Lines: A New Type (TV Movie documentary)
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2007 The Blood Is the Life: The Making of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (Video documentary short)
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2005 Across the Sands of Sahara (Video documentary short)
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2003 Dracula's Bram Stoker (TV Movie documentary)
Himself - Screenwriter & Producer

1992 Blood Lines: Dracula - The Man. The Myth. The Movies. (TV Short documentary)
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Archive footage (1 credit)

2017 Le Fossoyeur de Films (TV Mini-Series documentary)
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- Dracula (2017) ... Himself

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Personal Details

Other Works:

The HartChart story mapping tool developed by Hart and WriterDuet creator Guy Goldstein is available at online. The HartChart was developed by Hart over 15 years ago at the Austin Writer's Ranch and presented annually at the AFF. The HartChart process has been used all over the world by writers at Sundance Labs, Puglia Italy ... See more »