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The Fifth Element

  • 19971997
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
479K
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Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, and Bruce Willis in The Fifth Element (1997)
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In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr. Zorg at bay.In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr. Zorg at bay.In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr. Zorg at bay.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
479K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
435
72
    • Luc Besson
    • Luc Besson(screenplay by)
    • Robert Mark Kamen(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Bruce Willis
    • Milla Jovovich
    • Gary Oldman
    • Luc Besson
    • Luc Besson(screenplay by)
    • Robert Mark Kamen(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Bruce Willis
    • Milla Jovovich
    • Gary Oldman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 960User reviews
    • 186Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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    Photos234

    Gary Oldman in The Fifth Element (1997)
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    Bruce Willis in The Fifth Element (1997)
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    Top cast

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    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
    Tom Lister Jr.
    Tom Lister Jr.
    • President Lindberg
    • (as Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr.)
    Lee Evans
    Lee Evans
    • Fog
    Charlie Creed-Miles
    Charlie Creed-Miles
    • David
    • (as Charlie Creed Miles)
    Tricky
    Tricky
    • Right Arm
    John Neville
    John Neville
    • General Staedert
    John Bluthal
    John Bluthal
    • Professor Pacoli
    Mathieu Kassovitz
    Mathieu Kassovitz
    • Mugger
    Christopher Fairbank
    Christopher Fairbank
    • Mactilburgh
    Kim Chan
    Kim Chan
    • Thai
    Richard Leaf
    Richard Leaf
    • Neighbour
    Julie T. Wallace
    Julie T. Wallace
    • Major Iceborg
      • Luc Besson
      • Luc Besson(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Robert Mark Kamen(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The "Divine Language", spoken by Leeloo, was invented by co-writer and director Luc Besson, and further refined by Milla Jovovich, who had little trouble learning and developing it, as she was already fluent in four languages. The language had only four hundred words. He and Milla Jovovich held conversations, and wrote letters to each other in the language as practice. By the end of filming, they were able to have full conversations in this language.
    • Goofs
      Zorg's limp switches from his right leg to his left leg and then back again several times throughout the film.
    • Quotes

      Police: Are you classified as human?

      Korben Dallas: Negative, I am a meat popsicle.

    • Alternate versions
      In the theatrical release, Korben Dallas initially opens his door after hearing the door chime. He looks into the monitor, sees the empty hallway, opens the door, and then almost gets mugged. This scene was edited for the ABC presentation.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Fifth Element (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Alech Taadi
      Performed by Khaled

      Composed by Khaled

      © Barclay 1993

      Courtesy of Polygram Special Projects

    User reviews960

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    9/10
    Simply put, this movie is FUN!!!
    I really believe that they billed this movie wrong. Many folks came in expecting the next Star Wars and were disappointed, to say the least. It's not like Star Wars. It's kinda like a live action comic book. Visually stunning, awesome use of color that just jumps out at you, and non-stop action, lots of it done with tongue firmly in cheek. Plot? Well forget the plot, it's the weak point of the film. But hey who ever said comic books had to have strong plots? Willis, Jovovich, and the rest do a fine job. I especially like the casting of Jovovich, she exudes innocence, vulnerability, sex, exotica, intelligence, and kung fu machismo all at the same time. So turn off the cynicism sign as you watch and just enjoy the ride. Great stuff!
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    • Oct 28, 1998

    FAQ9

    • What is the black liquid that runs down Zorg's head when the great evil talks to him? If it's blood, why does he bleed when there is no wound and even at all?
    • What is 'The Fifth Element' about?
    • Is 'The Fifth Element' based on a book?

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    • Release date
      • May 9, 1997 (United States)
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Official Facebook
      • Sony Pictures (United States)
      • English
      • Swedish
      • German
      • Arabic
      • Egyptian (Ancient)
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Gaumont
      • Pinewood Studios
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    Technical specs

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    • 2 hours 6 minutes
      • Color
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS

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