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The Fifth Element (1997) -- 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.
The Fifth Element (1997) -- 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.
The Fifth Element (1997) -- 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.

Overview

User Rating:
7.4/10   115,691 votes
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Director:
Luc Besson
Writers (WGA):
Luc Besson (story)
Luc Besson (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
9 May 1997 (USA) more
Tagline:
It Mu5t Be Found. more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 7 wins & 17 nominations more
User Comments:
Another Fine Luc Besson Film. more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Le cinquième élément (France)
The 5th Element (USA) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense sci-fi violence, some sexuality and brief nudity.
Runtime:
126 min
Country:
France
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital
Company:
Gaumont more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Nick Dudman's creature crew created a group of spindly, long-nosed alien garbage collectors that never made it to the final film. In the scenes at the spaceport, there's a huge pile of garbage which has gone uncollected because the garbage collectors are on strike (as explained in some dialogue). These creatures would have been seen amidst the garbage, holding sandwich board signs reading "On strike" if they had made it to the final cut. more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Korben tires to kiss an unconscious Leeloo, she wakes up, grabs his pistol and says, "Seno akta gamat." Later, after Vito shoves him out of the apartment, Korben asks him what "Akto gamat" means. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Omar: [whispers to sleeping Aziz] Aziz! Aziz!
Professor Pacoli: [shouts] Aziz! Light!
[Aziz wakes up with a start]
Billy: "Aziz! Light!"
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Shrek 2 (2004) more
Soundtrack:
Little Light Of Love more

FAQ

Who plays the voices of Finger, Korben's mother, and Mr. Shadow?
What is the song that plays during the cab chase sequence?
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95 out of 112 people found the following comment useful:-
Another Fine Luc Besson Film., 18 December 2000
Author: (freemind3000@email.com) from Melbourne,Australia

The Fifth Element is another fine example of the filmmaking talents of Luc Besson. Luc Besson, a creative genius and the director of classic films such as The Big Blue, Nikita and Leon (The Professional) has returned to the genre that started his filmmaking career, sci-fi. In The Fifth Element Luc Besson realises his life long ambition to make a film based on a story he thought of while still at school, Zaltman Bleros. Writing and directing the film, he skillfully mixes humour with action and amazing visual effects that put The Fifth Element in a class of it's own. Stunning performances are put forward by Milla Jovovich, Bruce Willis, Ian Holm, Chris Tucker and Gary Oldman, who returns to work with Luc Besson after playing Norman Stansfield in Leon. The Fifth Element show us how well comedy, action and romance can be put together. Overlooked at the Academy Awards, Luc Besson won the Cesar for Best Director at Cannes in 1998 for The Fifth Element. Simply, an excellent film, 10/10.

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