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Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula (2000): Cast & Plot

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Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula is a 2000 horror film directed by Joe Chappelle, starring Claudiu Trandafir as Prince Karl, Marius Capotă and Sebastian Lupea. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Joe Chappelle
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
Studio
The Kushner-Locke Company
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The story

What Is Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula About?

The premise of Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Meet the man behind the legend in this true story of Vlad the Impaler, whose vicious and cruel reputation as a bloodthirsty warlord became the basis for the myth of Dracula.

Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • 1400s
  • dracula
  • romania
  • 15th century
  • medieval times
  • vlad the impaler
  • suicide
  • impalement
  • vengeance
  • prince
  • sword fight
  • character name in title
+1 more
  • vampire
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Cast & crew

Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula Cast & Characters

Claudiu Trandafir leads the cast as Prince Karl, with Marius Capotă as Prince Karl's Soldier and Sebastian Lupea as Teen Vlad Dracula. Directed by Joe Chappelle; 25 actors are credited in all.

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More from Joe Chappelle

More films directed by Joe Chappelle, best-rated first: An Acceptable Loss, Phantoms, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers and Takedown.

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Plot

Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula Plot Summary

What happens in Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula reimagines the life of Vlad Dracula, Rudolf Martin the historical figure who gave Bram Stoker’s Dracula his name. Vlad is a dispossessed noble and a steadfast patriot who fights the Turkish occupiers, determined to avenge his father’s murder by Romanian nobles and the Ottoman sultan’s capture of his brother. His fierce resolve sets him on a hard path: rallying resistance, reclaiming his homeland, and shaping a brutal response to those who stand in the way of his people. With the conflict intensifying, Vlad and his growing band of followers push back against an occupying power and a cohort of Romanian boyars who have aligned with the invaders, a struggle that hinges on loyalty, blood, and the harsh realities of power.

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The whole story of Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which actor portrays Vlad Dracula in the film?
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Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Vlad. El príncipe de la oscuridad” and “Dark Prince Legend of Dracula”.

Also known as
  • Vlad. El príncipe de la oscuridad
  • Dark Prince Legend of Dracula
  • Dark Prince - The True Story Of Dracula
  • Принцът на тъмнината: Истинската история за Дракула
  • Vampire Darkthrone - Rise of the Antichrist
  • Fürst der Finsternis - Die wahre Geschichte von Dracula
  • Vlad, príncipe de la oscuridad
  • נסיך האופל
  • 다크 프린스
  • 黑暗王子德古拉
  • Князь Дракула
  • Prințul nopții
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  • Príncipe das Trevas - A Verdadeira História de Drácula
  • El príncep de les tenebres: L’autèntica història de Dràcula
  • Dracula: Karanlıklar Prensi

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Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula?

Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula released?

Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula was released on October 31, 2000.

Who directed Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula?

Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula was directed by Joe Chappelle.

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Who is in the cast of Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula?

Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula stars Claudiu Trandafir as Prince Karl, Marius Capotă as Prince Karl's Soldier and Sebastian Lupea as Teen Vlad Dracula, among 25 credited actors.

Does Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula have a post-credit scene?

No. Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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