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Dark Harbor (1998): Cast & Plot

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Dark Harbor is a 1998 drama thriller directed by Adam Coleman Howard, starring Alan Rickman as David Weinberg, Polly Walker and Norman Reedus. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

Dark Harbor (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dark Harbor About?

The premise of Dark Harbor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During a stormy night a quarrelsome couple races to catch the last ferry to their island getaway. They spot a crumpled figure on the roadside, stop after a heated argument, and discover a battered young man. Rejecting the police, they tend to him, sacrificing the ferry and plunging into a thriller of twisted sexual attraction and hidden motives.

Cast & crew

Dark Harbor Cast & Characters

Alan Rickman leads the cast as David Weinberg, with Polly Walker as Alexis Chandler Weinberg and Norman Reedus as Young Man. Directed by Adam Coleman Howard; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Dark Harbor Plot Summary

What happens in Dark Harbor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

David Weinberg, a seasoned lawyer in his fifties, and his much younger wife Alexis Chandler Weinberg navigate a torrential downpour to reach the last ferry to their private island. They spot an injured Young Man by the road and, despite reluctance, give him a ride to the nearest town. After missing the ferry, the couple checks into a motel and catch the next day’s boat, with the unnamed young man also on board, though they never directly meet him.

Full summary

The whole story of Dark Harbor, scene by scene

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Videos

Dark Harbor Trailers & Videos

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FAQ

Dark Harbor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Dark Harbor?

Dark Harbor runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Dark Harbor released?

Dark Harbor was released on October 1, 1998.

Who directed Dark Harbor?

Dark Harbor was directed by Adam Coleman Howard.

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Who is in the cast of Dark Harbor?

Dark Harbor stars Alan Rickman as David Weinberg, Polly Walker as Alexis Chandler Weinberg and Norman Reedus as Young Man, among 6 credited actors.

Does Dark Harbor have a post-credit scene?

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

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