The Darkling
“Be Careful What You Wish For...”
Synopsis
When mechanic Jeff Obold meets the wealthy and mysterious Bruno Rubin, he is exposed for the first time to the finer things in life. But Jeff soon discovers the source of Rubin's power: a caged creature called a "Darkling," which possesses the power to create incredible wealth for the person who will pledge unending "companionship." Now, as Jeff sinks further and further into the blackness of a soul sold to the devil, he will discover there is a high price to pay for the fulfillment of his dreams.
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F. Murray Abraham
Bruno Rubin
Aidan Gillen
Jeff Obold
Lisa Linde
Charlotte Avenel
Nina Siemaszko
Marla Obold
Skye McCole Bartusiak
Casey Obold
Frank Gerrish
Stutts
Ron Frederickson
Clive
Todd Bridges
Baron
Doug Jones
Shadow Master
Andres Orozco
Francis
Robert E. Hartenberger
Uncle Bob
Shelly Kurtz
Sam
John Perryman
Gearhead
Robert Berger
Nico Michael
Wendy Hillesheim
Entourage Woman
Ashley Clark
Glamorous Woman
Brad Montgomery
Young Auctioneer
Andriano Bellucci
Arabic Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leong Po-Chih
- Screenplay & Story
- P.G. Sturges, Dario Scardapane
- Original Score
- Frankie Blue
- Original Title
- The Darkling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Great Falls Productions, Traveler's Rest Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leong Po-Chih
P.G. Sturges, Dario Scardapane
Frankie Blue
Stephen M. Katz
Glenn Farr
John V. Stuckmeyer, Christof Bove, Tom Thayer
Department Leadership Roster
Leong Po-Chih
Director
Kathleen Detoro
Costume Design
P.G. Sturges
Writer
John V. Stuckmeyer
Producer
Glenn Farr
Editor
Tom Thayer
Producer
Stephen M. Katz
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Darkling
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What is The Darkling about?
When mechanic Jeff Obold meets the wealthy and mysterious Bruno Rubin, he is exposed for the first time to the finer things in life. But Jeff soon discovers the source of Rubin's power: a caged creature called a "Darkling," which possesses the power to create incredible wealth for the person who will pledge unending "companionship." Now, as Jeff sinks further and further into the blackness of a soul sold to the devil, he will discover there is a high price to pay for the fulfillment of his dreams.
Who directed The Darkling?
The Darkling was directed by Leong Po-Chih.
Who stars in The Darkling?
The principal cast of The Darkling includes F. Murray Abraham, Aidan Gillen, Lisa Linde, Nina Siemaszko, Skye McCole Bartusiak.
When was The Darkling released and how long is it?
The Darkling was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Darkling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Darkling was composed by Frankie Blue.