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The Fifth Element

1997 film directed by Luc Besson

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"The Fifth Element" is a 1997 science fiction film directed by Luc Besson that follows a taxi driver and a mysterious woman as they work to save Earth from destruction. The film is notable for its distinctive visual style, elaborate world-building, and blend of action, comedy, and science fiction elements that made it influential in the genre.

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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, Adventure

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

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Published: 28 August 1997

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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.