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Dark City

  • 19981998
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
200K
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POPULARITY
2,185
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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
200K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,185
140
  • 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
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 752User reviews
    • 209Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 19 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Rufus Sewell
    Rufus Sewell
    • John Murdoch
    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • Dr Daniel Schreber
    Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly
    • Emma Murdoch
    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Inspector Frank Bumstead
    Richard O'Brien
    Richard O'Brien
    • Mr Hand
    Ian Richardson
    Ian Richardson
    • Mr Book
    Bruce Spence
    Bruce Spence
    • Mr Wall
    Colin Friels
    Colin Friels
    • Walenski
    John Bluthal
    John Bluthal
    • Karl Harris
    Mitchell Butel
    Mitchell Butel
    • Husselbeck
    Melissa George
    Melissa George
    • May
    Frank Gallacher
    • Stromboli
    Ritchie Singer
    Ritchie Singer
    • Hotel Manager…
    Justin Monjo
    • Taxi Driver
    Nicholas Bell
    Nicholas Bell
    • Mr Rain
    Satya Gumbert
    • Mr Sleep
    Noah Gumbert
    • Mr Sleep Filming Double
    Frederick Miragliotta
    Frederick Miragliotta
    • Mr Quick
    • Director
      • Alex Proyas
    • Writers
      • Alex Proyas(story) (screenplay)
      • Lem Dobbs(screenplay)
      • David S. Goyer(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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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 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?

    • Crazy credits
      There are two different Panavision credits used: the "Camera Equipment: Panavision" credit, and after that, the "Filmed in Panavision" credit with "Lenses & Cameras by" above it, despite being shot in Super 35.
    • Alternate versions
      The director's cut omits the opening monologue.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & 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 reviews752

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    8/10
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    I don't have words to say, its amazing. Totally unpredictable. I haven't read even the synopsis. It came out giving me heart attack at the end.

    It's absolutely worth watching.
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    • Feb 26, 2022

    FAQ9

    • Is 'Dark City' based on a book?
    • What Roman mythological elements are found in the film?
    • How do I solve the "To Shell Beach..." game on the DVD?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1998 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Official site
      • WarnerBros.com
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dark City - Varjojen kaupunki
    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    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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