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Dark Descent (2002): Cast

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Dark Descent is a 2002 adventure thriller directed by Daniel Knauf, starring Dean Cain as Will Murdock, Hristo Shopov and Julian Vergov. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Dark Descent (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Daniel Knauf
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dark Descent About?

The premise of Dark Descent without spoilers.

Deep beneath the Mariana Trench lies a corporate underwater mining complex, an industrial Atlantis. After a dry‑dock chamber collapse kills several miners, an investigator is sent to determine the cause. He discovers the incident was deliberate, becoming caught in a clash between miners and the corporation, fighting to survive and reveal the truth.

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Cast & crew

Dark Descent Cast & Characters

Dean Cain leads the cast as Will Murdock, with Hristo Shopov as Digger and Julian Vergov as Vlad. Directed by Daniel Knauf; 14 actors are credited in all.

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Dark Descent Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Descent Into Darkness” and “The Deep - Showdown in der Tiefe”.

Also known as
  • Descent Into Darkness
  • The Deep - Showdown in der Tiefe
  • Tiefsee - Showdown unter Wasser
  • Στο Χείλος της Αβύσσου
  • Mroczna otchłań
  • Descenso a las tinieblas
  • Panique en eaux profondes

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Dark Descent FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dark Descent, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dark Descent?

Dark Descent runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Dark Descent released?

Dark Descent was released on August 6, 2002.

Who directed Dark Descent?

Dark Descent was directed by Daniel Knauf.

Who is in the cast of Dark Descent?

Dark Descent stars Dean Cain as Will Murdock, Hristo Shopov as Digger and Julian Vergov as Vlad, among 14 credited actors.

Does Dark Descent have a post-credit scene?

No. Dark Descent has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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