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The Fifth Element

The Fifth Element

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The Fifth Element

"There is no future without it."

1997

2h 6m

7.6(11958 votes)

Science Fiction

Action

Adventure

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.

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Gaumont

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Luc Besson
Written by: Robert Mark Kamen
Luc Besson
Produced by: Patrice Ledoux

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