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Dark City

  • 19981998
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  • 1h 40m
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7.6/10
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A man struggles with memories of his past, which include a wife he cannot remember and a nightmarish world no one else ever seems to wake up from.A man struggles with memories of his past, which include a wife he cannot remember and a nightmarish world no one else ever seems to wake up from.A man struggles with memories of his past, which include a wife he cannot remember and a nightmarish world no one else ever seems to wake up from.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
198K
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POPULARITY
1,171
801
  • Director
    • Alex Proyas
  • Writers
    • Alex Proyas(story)
    • Lem Dobbs(screenplay)
    • David S. Goyer(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Rufus Sewell
    • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Jennifer Connelly
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  • Director
    • Alex Proyas
  • Writers
    • Alex Proyas(story)
    • Lem Dobbs(screenplay)
    • David S. Goyer(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Rufus Sewell
    • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Jennifer Connelly
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    • 744User reviews
    • 206Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 19 nominations

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    Rufus Sewell
    Rufus Sewell
    • John Murdochas John Murdoch
    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • Dr Daniel Schreberas Dr Daniel Schreber
    Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly
    • Emma Murdochas Emma Murdoch
    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Inspector Frank Bumsteadas Inspector Frank Bumstead
    Richard O'Brien
    Richard O'Brien
    • Mr Handas Mr Hand
    Ian Richardson
    Ian Richardson
    • Mr Bookas Mr Book
    Bruce Spence
    Bruce Spence
    • Mr Wallas Mr Wall
    Colin Friels
    Colin Friels
    • Walenskias Walenski
    John Bluthal
    John Bluthal
    • Karl Harrisas Karl Harris
    Mitchell Butel
    Mitchell Butel
    • Husselbeckas Husselbeck
    Melissa George
    Melissa George
    • Mayas May
    Frank Gallacher
    • Strombolias Stromboli
    Ritchie Singer
    Ritchie Singer
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    Justin Monjo
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    Nicholas Bell
    Nicholas Bell
    • Mr Rainas Mr Rain
    Satya Gumbert
    • Mr Sleepas Mr Sleep
    Noah Gumbert
    • Mr Sleep Filming Doubleas Mr Sleep Filming Double
    Frederick Miragliotta
    Frederick Miragliotta
    • Mr Quickas Mr Quick
    • Director
      • Alex Proyas
    • Writers
      • Alex Proyas(story) (screenplay)
      • Lem Dobbs(screenplay)
      • David S. Goyer(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    John Murdoch awakens alone in a strange hotel to find that he has lost his memory and is wanted for a series of brutal and bizarre murders. While trying to piece together his past, he stumbles upon a fiendish underworld controlled by a group of beings known as The Strangers who possess the ability to put people to sleep and alter the city and its inhabitants. Now Murdoch must find a way to stop them before they take control of his mind and destroy him. —Anonymous
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • They built the city to see what makes us tick. Last night one of us went off.
    • Genres
      • Fantasy
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violent images and some sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A number of pieces of the set, including those used for the rooftop chase, were sold to the production of The Matrix (1999) at the end of shooting.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 5 mins) When the glass partition is broken, a second sheet of glass is used to protect Jennifer Connelly. At slow speeds, John's hand is clearly visible reflected in this safety glass.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Schreber: I call them the Strangers. They abducted us and brought us here. This city, everyone in it... is their experiment. They mix and match our memories as they see fit, trying to divine what makes us unique. One day, a man might be an inspector. The next, someone entirely different. When they want to study a murderer, for instance, they simply imprint one of their citizens with a new personality. Arrange a family for him, friends, an entire history... even a lost wallet. Then they observe the results. Will a man, given the history of a killer, continue in that vein? Or are we, in fact, more than the sum of our memories?

    • Alternate versions
      The director's cut omits the opening monologue.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Palmetto/Senseless/Dangerous Beauty/Mrs. Dalloway/Nil by Mouth/Live Flesh (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Le Chale Bleu
      Written by François Perchat (as Francois Perchat)
      Sung by Anita Kelsey

    User reviews744

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    8/10
    Wow
    This is an engrossing one. The atmosphere is unbridled dark and so original. Itd raws you in and you never know whther what you are seeing is real or a dreams equence. Here is the good news: The woman is hawt. The hawtie leaves you wondering with luscious lips, slim waiste, feminine hair, no dirt like tattoos and eyes that tell you 'take me like a man.' She is lost and abandoned and ripe for entering. Also watch for May. Another hawtie.

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    FAQ9

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 27, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Official site
      • WarnerBros.com
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dark Empire
    • Filming locations
      • Museum Underground Station, Hyde Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Mystery Clock Cinema
      • New Line Cinema
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $27,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,378,331
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,576,953
      • Mar 1, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $27,200,316
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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