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The Fifth Element
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The Fifth Element (1997) -- In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr Zorg at bay.
The Fifth Element (1997) -- In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr Zorg at bay.
The Fifth Element (1997) -- In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr Zorg at bay.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.4/10   120,140 votes
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Director:
Luc Besson
Writers (WGA):
Luc Besson (story)
Luc Besson (screenplay) ...
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Contact:
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Release Date:
9 May 1997 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Adventure | Romance | Sci-Fi | Thriller more
Tagline:
It Mu5t Be Found. more
Plot:
In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr Zorg at bay. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 7 wins & 17 nominations more
NewsDesk:
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User Comments:
Simply put, this movie is FUN!!! more (661 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Bruce Willis ... Korben Dallas

Gary Oldman ... Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg

Ian Holm ... Father Vito Cornelius

Milla Jovovich ... Leeloo

Chris Tucker ... Ruby Rhod

Luke Perry ... Billy

Brion James ... General Munro

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister ... President Lindberg (as Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr.)

Lee Evans ... Fog
Charlie Creed-Miles ... David (as Charlie Creed Miles)
Tricky ... Right Arm
John Neville ... General Staedert
John Bluthal ... Professor Pacoli

Mathieu Kassovitz ... Mugger
Christopher Fairbank ... Mactilburgh
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Le cinquième élément (France)
The 5th Element (USA) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense sci-fi violence, some sexuality and brief nudity.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
126 min
Country:
France
Language:
English | Swedish | German
Colour:
Colour (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital
Certification:
Argentina:13 | Iceland:10 | Iceland:12 (video rating) | Australia:M (TV rating) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #34794) | Netherlands:6 (re-rating) | New Zealand:PG | Australia:PG | Belgium:KT | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Chile:TE | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 | Ireland:12 | Israel:PG | Italy:T | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:NC-16 | Singapore:PG (cut) | South Korea:12 | Spain:7 | Sweden:11 | UK:PG
Filming Locations:
Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK more
Company:
Gaumont more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Triangles feature frequently in the film. They appear on the Egyptian ruins, on the displays of the planet alignment, and in the missile formation fired from the cruiser. Also, the stones are triangular prisms. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: At the end of the movie, when the 'evil' is approaching Earth, it's shadow is visible in the desert. This is impossible since the sun is visible in frame. To cast such a shadow the sun would have to be above the evil, well out of shot. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Omar: [whispers to sleeping Aziz] Aziz! Aziz!
Professor Pacoli: [shouts] Aziz! Light!
[Aziz wakes up with a start]
Billy: "Aziz! Light!"
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Movie Connections:
References Metropolis (1927) more
Soundtrack:
Aria of 'Lucia di Lammermoor' more

FAQ

What is the song that plays during the cab chase sequence?
Who plays the voices of Finger, Korben's mother, and Mr. Shadow?
What is the Fifth Element?
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User Comments

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105 out of 115 people found the following comment useful.
Simply put, this movie is FUN!!!, 28 October 1998
9/10
Author: Penfold-6 from Attleboro, MA

I really believe that they billed this movie wrong. Many folks came in expecting the next Star Wars and were disappointed, to say the least. It's not like Star Wars. It's kinda like a live action comic book. Visually stunning, awesome use of color that just jumps out at you, and non-stop action, lots of it done with tongue firmly in cheek. Plot? Well forget the plot, it's the weak point of the film. But hey who ever said comic books had to have strong plots? Willis, Jovovich, and the rest do a fine job. I especially like the casting of Jovovich, she exudes innocence, vulnerability, sex, exotica, intelligence, and kung fu machismo all at the same time. So turn off the cynicism sign as you watch and just enjoy the ride. Great stuff!

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