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The Fifth Element

The Fifth Element

There is no future without it.

19977.62h 6m

Overview

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.

Directed by Luc Besson
Written by Robert Mark Kamen, Luc Besson
Produced by Patrice Ledoux
Box OfficeBudget: $90.0MRevenue: $263.9M

Top Cast

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

Korben Dallas

Milla Jovovich

Milla Jovovich

Leeloo

Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Zorg

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Cornelius

Chris Tucker

Chris Tucker

Ruby Rhod

Luke Perry

Luke Perry

Billy

Brion James

Brion James

General Munro

Tommy Lister Jr.

Tommy Lister Jr.

President Lindberg

Lee Evans

Lee Evans

Fog

Charlie Creed-Miles

Charlie Creed-Miles

David

Themes & Keywords

new york cityflying cartaxiegyptrace against timesaving the worldcyborgdystopiaanti herostowawayspace travelchosen onearms dealeralien life-formend of the worldpriestshootoutpolice chasecab drivercyberpunkarchaeologistspace operamilitaryopera singerfuturistic cityancient evilcruise linerhieroglyphicsspaceshipgood versus evilscience fantasy

About The Fifth Element

The Fifth Element is a science fiction, action, adventure film released in 1997 exploring themes of new york city, flying car, taxi, egypt, race against time, saving the world. Directed by Luc Besson, it stars Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman. 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.

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