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Frank Herbert’s Dune (2000): Cast

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Frank Herbert’s Dune is a 2000 drama directed by John Harrison, starring Giancarlo Giannini as Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV, William Hurt and Ian McNeice. It runs 4 hours 50 minutes.

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Frank Herbert’s Dune (2000) movie poster
Runtime
4h 50m (290 min)
Director
John Harrison
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Frank Herbert’s Dune About?

The premise of Frank Herbert’s Dune without spoilers.

One man. One planet. One destiny. Frank Herbert’s Dune is a three-part miniseries written and directed by John Harrison and based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel Dune.

Frank Herbert’s Dune Themes & Keywords

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  • spice
  • desert planet
  • dune
  • giant worm
  • planetary romance
  • psychotronic series
  • female nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • fictional drug
  • space sci fi
  • space opera sci fi
  • female topless nudity
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  • live action adaptation
  • literature on screen
  • desert adventure
  • male nudity
  • epic sci fi
  • bazongas
  • desert
  • baron
  • planet
  • duke
  • emperor
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  • execution
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  • trance
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Cast & crew

Frank Herbert’s Dune Cast & Characters

Giancarlo Giannini leads the cast as Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV, with William Hurt as Duke Leto Atreides and Ian McNeice as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen. Directed by John Harrison; 22 actors are credited in all.

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More from John Harrison

More films directed by John Harrison: Brain Death, Book of Blood and The Assassination File.

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Frank Herbert’s Dune Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “沙丘2000” and “沙丘魔堡2000”.

Also known as
  • 沙丘2000
  • 沙丘魔堡2000
  • Dune la série
  • デューン 砂の惑星
  • Duna
  • Дюна
  • Dune - Der Wüstenplanet
  • Dune 2000
  • חולית
  • Dune - Il destino dell'universo
  • Frank Herbert: A Dűne
  • Duna de Frank Herbert
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  • Dune, la leyenda
  • Дюн
  • Dina
  • Ντιούν
  • 듄
  • デューン/砂の惑星
  • Дина Франка Херберта
  • Diuna
  • Franko Herberto „Kopa“

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FAQ

Frank Herbert’s Dune FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Frank Herbert’s Dune, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Frank Herbert’s Dune?

Frank Herbert’s Dune runs 4 hours 50 minutes (290 minutes).

Who directed Frank Herbert’s Dune?

Frank Herbert’s Dune was directed by John Harrison.

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Who is in the cast of Frank Herbert’s Dune?

Frank Herbert’s Dune stars Giancarlo Giannini as Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV, William Hurt as Duke Leto Atreides and Ian McNeice as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, among 22 credited actors.

Does Frank Herbert’s Dune have a post-credit scene?

No. Frank Herbert’s Dune has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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