The Darkling (2000): Cast
The Darkling is a 2000 horror film directed by Leong Po-Chih, starring John DiMaggio as Darkling (voice), Aidan Gillen and Justin Zaccaria. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Leong Po-Chih
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Great Falls Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Darkling About?
The premise of The Darkling without spoilers.
Mechanic Jeff Obold is drawn into the opulent world of the enigmatic Bruno Rubin, only to learn Rubin’s wealth stems from a caged creature called a Darkling. The Darkling grants immense riches to anyone who vows perpetual companionship. As Jeff bargains his soul for fortune, he discovers the steep, haunting cost of his ambitions.
The Darkling Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- wealth
- mechanic
- creature
- car accident
- cage
- wheelchair
- husband wife relationship
- death of wife
- car
- car mechanic
- baby
- classic car
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- occult
- katana sword
- demon
- car crash
- father daughter relationship
- death of mother
The Darkling Cast & Characters
John DiMaggio leads the cast as Darkling (voice), with Aidan Gillen as Jeff Obold and Justin Zaccaria as Mechanic. Directed by Leong Po-Chih; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leong Po-Chih
- John DiMaggio as Darkling (voice)
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Aidan Gillen as Jeff Obold - Justin Zaccaria as Mechanic
- Nina Siemaszko as Marla Obold
Also Starring in The Darkling
· 30 more- Skye McCole Bartusiak Casey Obold
- F. Murray Abraham Bruno Rubin
- Doug Jones Shadow Master
- Frank Gerrish Stutts
- Michael Flynn Auctioneer #2
- Kath Soucie
- Todd Bridges Baron
- Wayne Brennan European Man
- Robert Berger Nico Michael
- Robert E. Hartenberger Uncle Bob
- Michelle Wright Party Girl
- Paul Salamoff Puppeteer #2
- Andrew Chen Drunk Man
- Shelly Kurtz Sam
- Ashley Clark Glamorous Woman
- Ron Frederickson Clive
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- Andres Orozco Francis
- John Perryman Gearhead
- Marty Fresca Cell Phone
- Jim Kundig Puppeteer #3
- Terri Apple
- Lisa Linde Charlotte Avenel
- Wendy Hillesheim Entourage Woman
- Brad Montgomery Young Auctioneer
- Andriano Bellucci Arabic Man
- Mame Fitzpatrick Thin Woman
- Sandy Jensen Chinese Woman
- Jimmy Stevens Gang Member
- Russell Shinkle Puppeteer #1
- Michael Robert Berger Nico Michael
More from Leong Po-Chih
More films directed by Leong Po-Chih: The Jade Pendant, Baby Blues, The Detonator and Out of Reach.
Cars in The Darkling
35 cars on screen, including the 1969 Plymouth Belvedere and the 1972 Pontiac LeMans.
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1969 Plymouth Belvedere Important role -
1972 Pontiac LeMans Important role -
1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Minor role -
1969 Dino 246 GT Minor role
The Darkling Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Ein dunkler Geist” and “Wiege des Grauens”.
- Also known as
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- Ein dunkler Geist
- Wiege des Grauens
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The Darkling FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Darkling, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Darkling?
The Darkling runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Darkling released?
The Darkling was released on August 15, 2000.
Who directed The Darkling?
The Darkling was directed by Leong Po-Chih.
More films by Leong Po-Chih Who is in the cast of The Darkling?
The Darkling stars John DiMaggio as Darkling (voice), Aidan Gillen as Jeff Obold and Justin Zaccaria as Mechanic, among 34 credited actors.
Does The Darkling have a post-credit scene?
No. The Darkling has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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