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The Breed (2001): Cast & Plot

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The Breed is a 2001 action horror film directed by Michael Oblowitz, starring Bokeem Woodbine as Steve Grant, Adrian Paul and Bai Ling. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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The Breed (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Michael Oblowitz
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Breed About?

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

Vampires have emerged from secrecy, blending into everyday society. When a serial killer begins strangling victims and draining their blood, a police partnership forms: a human detective and his vampire colleague work together to hunt the predator and protect the city.

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Cast & crew

The Breed Cast & Characters

Bokeem Woodbine leads the cast as Steve Grant, with Adrian Paul as Aaron Gray and Bai Ling as Lucy Westenra. Directed by Michael Oblowitz; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael Oblowitz

More films directed by Michael Oblowitz, best-rated first: Frank & Ava, Confidential Informant, Frank and Ava and Heavy Water.

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Plot

The Breed Plot Summary

What happens in The Breed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a shadowy, unidentified future that feels almost totalitarian, detectives follow a chilling trail of murders that prove more than human: a pale man in black who can withstand bullets, flings Detective Stephen Grant through a window, and scales walls with reptile-like ease. Now Detective Grant [Bokeem Woodbine] is pulled into a case that challenges every rule he’s ever believed in as his superiors introduce him to a startling truth about the world he’s supposed to protect. A new officer, Aaron Gray [Adrian Paul], arrives with secrets of his own, revealing that vampires exist and are quietly planning to weave themselves into human life rather than tear it apart. Gray’s presence shifts the investigation from a murder mystery into a larger question of coexistence, loyalty, and power.

Full summary

The whole story of The Breed, scene by scene

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Videos

The Breed Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Breed.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Breed?

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 detective is the main human protagonist of the film?

Cars

Cars in The Breed

8 cars on screen, including the 1959 GAZ M-13 Chaika and the 1955 Jaguar Mk.VII M.

All 8 cars
  • 1959 GAZ M-13 Chaika in The Breed 1959 GAZ M-13 Chaika Important role
  • 1955 Jaguar Mk.VII M in The Breed 1955 Jaguar Mk.VII M Minor role
  • Mercedes-Benz W115 in The Breed Mercedes-Benz W115 Minor role
  • 1983 Nysa 522 F in The Breed 1983 Nysa 522 F Minor role
Details

The Breed Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Dark Species - Die Anderen” and “La stirpe”.

Also known as
  • Dark Species - Die Anderen
  • La stirpe
  • Új faj
  • Legado de sangre
  • זן נפרד
  • X-Wamp
  • Отродье
  • 브리드
  • Cidade Dos Vampiros
  • Llegat de sang
  • แค้นสั่งล้างพันธุ์ดูดเลือด
  • Vampirlerin Dünyası

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FAQ

The Breed FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Breed?

The Breed runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Breed released?

The Breed was released on July 19, 2001.

Who directed The Breed?

The Breed was directed by Michael Oblowitz.

More films by Michael Oblowitz

Who is in the cast of The Breed?

The Breed stars Bokeem Woodbine as Steve Grant, Adrian Paul as Aaron Gray and Bai Ling as Lucy Westenra, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Breed have a post-credit scene?

No. The Breed has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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