The Fifth Element

Also known as Le cinquième élément, Fifth Element, Le Cinquième Élément, Le cinquieme element

1997 film directed by Luc Besson

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The Fifth Element is a 1997 English-language science fiction adventure film directed by Luc Besson, who co-wrote the screenplay with Robert Mark Kamen. Produced by Patrice Ledoux and Gaumont, the movie features a cast including Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Milla Jovovich, and Chris Tucker. The narrative is set in New York City during the 23rd century and explores themes of extraterrestrial life and global catastrophic risk.

The film was shot in Iceland, London, and Pinewood Studios, with Thierry Arbogast serving as director of photography. Music was composed by Éric Serra, and costumes were designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier. It received awards including the BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects and César Awards for Best Cinematography, Best Director, and Best Production Design. The movie has a runtime of 126 minutes and grossed $263,900,000 at the box office.

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7.6

In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.

Released: 1997-05-02126 minDir: Luc BessonScience Fiction, Action, AdventureBudget: $90.0MBox office: $264M

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Cast

Bruce Willis as Korben Dallas
Milla Jovovich as Leeloo
Gary Oldman as Zorg
Ian Holm as Cornelius
Chris Tucker as Ruby Rhod
Luke Perry as Billy

Themes

new york city
flying car
taxi
egypt
race against time
saving the world
cyborg
dystopia
anti hero
stowaway

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Ratings

IMDb

7.6/10

546,391 votes

Year: 1997
Runtime: 126 min
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: film
Award: César Award for Best Production Design
Participant in: 10th European Film Awards
Country of origin: France
Original language: English language
Main subject: global catastrophic risk
Director: Luc Besson
Screenwriter: Luc Besson
Cast member: Al Matthews
Composer: Éric Serra
Producer: Patrice Ledoux
Production company: Columbia Pictures
Cinematographer: Thierry Arbogast
Narrative location: New York City
Filming location: Pinewood Studios
Duration: 121
FilmAffinity ID: 217833
Distribution format: DVD
Official website: www.sonypictures.com/movies/thefifthelement

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title: Le Cinquième Élément
Commons category: The Fifth Element
nominated for: European Film Award for Best Film
set in period: 23rd century
costume designer: Jean-Paul Gaultier
derivative work: The Fifth Element
box office: 63820180
review score: 52/100
capital cost: 90000000
publication date: 1997-08-28

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Encyclopedic overview

The Fifth Element (French: Le Cinquième Élément) is a 1997 English-language French science fiction-action film conceived and directed by Luc Besson, and co-written by Besson and Robert Mark Kamen. It stars Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, and Chris Tucker. Primarily set in the 23rd century, the plot involves the survival of planet Earth, which becomes the responsibility of Korben Dallas (Willis), a taxi driver and former special forces major, after a young woman named Leeloo (Jovovich) falls into his cab. Dallas joins forces with her to recover four mystical stones essential for the defence of Earth against the impending attack of a malevolent cosmic entity.

Besson started writing the story that was developed as The Fifth Element when he was 16 years old; he was 38 when the film opened in cinemas. Besson wanted to shoot the film in France, but suitable facilities could not be found; filming took place in London and Mauritania, instead. He hired comic artists Jean "Moebius" Giraud and Jean-Claude Mézières, whose books inspired parts of the film, for production design. Costume design was by Jean Paul Gaultier.

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