Frank Herbert's Dune

Synopsis

In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.

First Air Date: 2000-12-03

Last Air Date: 2000-12-06

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Created By: John Harrison

Networks: Syfy

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Top Cast

Alec Newman as Paul Atreides / Muad'Dib / Usul
Barbora Kodetová as Chani
Saskia Reeves as Lady Jessica Atreides
William Hurt as Duke Leto Atreides
P.H. Moriarty as Gurney Halleck
Matt Keeslar as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen
Ian McNeice as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
Uwe Ochsenknecht as Stilgar
Zuzana Geislerová as Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam
Giancarlo Giannini as Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV

Seasons

Specials

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Lure of Spice

This is a behind the scenes featurette on the production of Dune and it features a number of short sound bytes of the cast.
Ep. 2: Science Future/Science Fiction

Writers roundtable discussion about science fiction becoming reality at UCLA. Harlan Ellison, Ray Kurzweil, Octavia Butler, John Harrison, Michael Cassutt.
Ep. 3: Defining the Messiah

Various religious scholars from around the world weigh in on what makes up a messiah. Also includes a Jungian psychologist to give a non-spiritual take
Ep. 4: John Harrison

Interview with director John Harrison about adapting Dune novels.
Ep. 5: Willis McNelly

The origins of the Dune story.
Ep. 6: Graeme Revell

Revell briefly talks about the musical score of Dune, including the various themes and tones used for the different houses and settings.
Ep. 7: Vittorio Storaro

Subtitled interview with cinematographer Vittorio Storaro about color palette choices made.
Ep. 8: The Making of, part 2 - The Filmmakers' Vision

Focussing on Dune the book, this thirty minute extra contains behind-the-scenes footage, soundbites from the main cast and crew, and letter-boxed clips.
Ep. 9: The Making of, part 1 - The Production Story

In the style of a 'making of' documentary, this extra also contains behind-the-scenes footage, soundbites from the main cast and crew, and letter-boxed clips.