Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula (2000)
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- R
- 1h 32min
- Biography, Horror
- 31 Oct 2000 (USA)
- TV Movie
The dramatized story of Dracula, looking at the historic events rather than the Hollywood version.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Rudolf Martin | ... |
Vlad Dracula the Impaler
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| Jane March | ... |
Lidia
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Christopher Brand | ... |
Bruno
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| Peter Weller | ... |
Father Stefan
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| Roger Daltrey | ... |
King Janos
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Michael Sutton | ... |
Radu
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| Razvan Vasilescu | ... |
Aron
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Radu Amzulescu | ... |
Inquisitor
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| Maia Morgenstern | ... |
Woman at Fountain
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| Claudiu Bleont | ... |
Sultan Mohamed
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| Claudiu Trandafir | ... |
Prince Karl
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Dan Bordeianu | ... |
Vlad III - Age 18
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Victor Ungureanu | ... |
Vlad III - Age 8
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Dan Badarau | ... |
Vlad Dracula's Father
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Sebastian Lupea | ... |
Teen Vlad Dracula
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| Niels Brinks | ... |
Teen Radu
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Eugen Cristea | ... |
Andrei
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Orodel Olanu | ... |
Orodel
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Mircea Stoian | ... |
Bald Noble
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| Serban Celea | ... |
Turkish Emissary
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George Grigore | ... |
Orthodox Priest
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Laura Cret | ... |
Lady in Waiting
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Roxana Marian | ... |
Maria
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Marius Capota | ... |
Prince Karl's Soldier
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Constantin Barbulescu | ... |
Sentry (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Joe Chappelle | ||
Written by
| Thomas Baum | ... | (written by) (as Tom Baum) |
Produced by
| Matt Earl Beesley | ... | associate producer |
| Teresa Garber | ... | associate producer |
| Avram 'Butch' Kaplan | ... | producer |
| Donald Kushner | ... | executive producer |
| Peter Locke | ... | executive producer |
| Vlad Paunescu | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Frankie Blue | ||
Cinematography by
| Dermott Downs | ... | (as Dermott D. Downs) |
Editing by
| Joe Rabig | ||
Editorial Department
| Claudiu Doaga | ... | telecine colourist |
| Laurent Morel | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Bob Wenokur | ... | executive in charge of post-production |
Casting By
| Annette Benson | ||
| Catalin Dordea | ||
Production Design by
| Christian Niculescu | ... | (as Cristian Niculescu) |
Art Direction by
| Serban Porupca | ||
Costume Design by
| Oana Paunescu | ||
Makeup Department
| Vivian Baker | ... | makeup department head |
| Daniela Busoiu | ... | makeup artist |
| Catalin Ciutu | ... | key hair stylist |
| Letitia Ghenea | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Rachel Kick | ... | key makeup artist |
| Viorel Militaru | ... | prosthetics assistant |
| Christian Gruau | ... | key hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Cris Andrei | ... | production supervisor |
| Dara Cohen | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Adrian Conerth | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alexandra Burca | ... | third assistant director |
| Laurentiu Maronese | ... | second assistant director (as Larry Maronese) |
| Maggie Parker | ... | first assistant director |
| Bogdan Barbulescu | ... | first assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Cristian Baluta | ... | lead man |
| Viorel Ghenea | ... | property master |
| Iasar Memedali | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Mark Cookson | ... | sound effects editor |
| Stephen Fitzmaurice | ... | adr mixer |
| Todd Langner | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Bob Newlan | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Chris Ostler | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| Lucian Iordache | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Ionel Popa | ... | prosthetic effects / special effects artist |
Visual Effects by
| Peter Hunt | ... | 3d artist |
| Stevie Ramone | ... | digital compositor |
| Robin Trickett | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Wayne Trickett | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Christopher Dusendschon | ... | digital imaging: THDX (uncredited) / optical element Hazeltine colorist: THDX (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Vasile Albinet | ... | stunt performer |
| Dicu Aurel | ... | stunt performer |
| Florin Barcun | ... | stunt performer / stunts |
| Aurel Boata | ... | stunts |
| Gabi Burlacu | ... | stunts |
| Gheorghe Busoiu | ... | stunts |
| Doru Dumitrescu | ... | stunts |
| Liviu Fister | ... | stunts |
| Marius Florian | ... | stunt performer |
| László Imre | ... | stunts |
| Béla Kasi | ... | stunts (as Bela Kasi) |
| Péter Katona | ... | stunt performer / stunt rider |
| Levente Lezsák | ... | stunts (as Lezsák Levente) |
| Alin Luchian | ... | stunts |
| John Maldea | ... | horse stunt coordinator |
| Catalin Mancafa | ... | stunts |
| Dicu Marian | ... | stunts |
| Laszlo 'Sancho' Mecseki | ... | stunts (as Laszlo Sancho Mecseki) |
| Silviu Mihai | ... | stunts |
| Adrian Pavlovschi | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Béla Unger | ... | stunt coordinator: sword master |
| Fanel Ursu | ... | stunts |
| Vasilescu Valentin | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Cos Aelenei | ... | still photographer |
| Calin Catalin | ... | gaffer: second unit |
| Calin Constantin | ... | gaffer |
| Alex Cosma | ... | electrician |
| Gabriel Kosuth | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Ionut Perianu | ... | video assistant |
| Sorin Udrea | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eli Calin | ... | costume assistant |
| Mihaela David | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Carmen Ilie | ... | set costumer |
| Doina Raducut | ... | set costumer |
Music Department
| Deborah Holland | ... | vocalist: spirit vocals |
| Angela McCluskey | ... | vocalist: tragedy vocals |
| Steven A. Saltzman | ... | music editor (as Steven Saltzman) |
| Scott Greer | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cornelia Stefan | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Stefan Tarzioru | ... | driver |
| Elena Valeanu | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Eugen Dinca | ... | production assistant |
| Gail Gomez | ... | assistant accountant |
| Mircea Hategan | ... | extras coordinator |
| Ines Matei | ... | assistant to director and producer |
| Alina Petrini | ... | production assistant |
| Diana Sini | ... | production coordinator (as Diana Negoitescu) |
| Ovidiu Stoia | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- The Kushner-Locke Company (2000) (World-wide)
- USA Network (2000) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2001) (Canada) (VHS)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2002) (Canada) (DVD)
- Artisan Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Artisan Entertainment (2002) (United States) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (2002) (Greece) (DVD)
- Cinema First (2002) (Japan) (VHS)
- Divisa Home Video (2011) (Spain) (DVD)
- Film Production Partner (2022) (Germany) (video)
- Filmjuwelen (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- Intergroove Media (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Laurus Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD) (rental)
- Laurus Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Paradiso Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD) (retail)
- Sunfilm Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Abis Studio (dailies synching)
- Arnold & Richter Cine Technik (ARRI) (camera equipment provided by)
- Camden Equities Ltd. (production financing)
- Castel Film Romania (production services)
- Far East National Bank (production financing)
- Film Finances (bond)
- Hollywood International Finance Inc. (production financing)
- Law Offices of Alan Abrams (production legal services)
- M.T.L. Perruques (wigs)
- Magic Film and Video Works (negative cutting)
- Miles O' Fun Editorial (sound editing)
- Pueblo Films Productions Services (production services)
- Title House Digital (titles and opticals)
- Westwind Media (audio post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In hopes of avenging his father's death as well as of liberating the kingdom from Turkish annexation, Vlad III Dracula, renowned as Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler), raises an army and sets a bloody revolution ablaze that hastily sweep throughout the land. As war rages on, he becomes all the more murderous and sadistic, growing particularly fond of impaling his victims and publicly display their bodies by hanging them alongside walls and from trees. In response, the Church spreads rumors about him, saying that he, apart from being a cold-blooded killer, is, amongst other things, a blood-sucking vampire. But neither does the rumors hardly concern him nor do they weaken his aim to settle a score with his traitorous brother Radu, who, despite that Vlad rescues his peoples from oppression, sides with the enemy. |
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| Taglines | A blood-thirsty tale of love, lust and vengeance. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In 2000, to promote the film's premiere, USA Network held a sweepstakes contest with a grand prize of $5,000 to the lucky person who can correctly identify five myths of Dracula as depicted in this film. See more » |
| Soundtracks | La Scarpa My Faict Mal See more » |
| Quotes |
Radu:
You are going to kill me, aren't you? Vlad Dracula: You are a traitor to your people. You betrayed our father! Radu: I never betrayed our father! Besides, if it weren't for me, you'd still be in that Turk prison. Vlad Dracula: You had that much influence over the Sultan? Even as a boy? Radu: Especially as a boy. See more » |