The Fifth Element is a 1997 English-language French science fiction action film directed by Luc Besson and co-written by Besson and Robert Mark Kamen from a story by Besson. It stars Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, and Milla Jovovich. Primarily set in the 23rd century, the film's central plot involves the survival of planet Earth, which becomes the responsibility of Korben Dallas, a taxicab driver and former special forces major, after a young woman falls into his cab. To accomplish this, Dallas joins forces with her to recover four mystical stones essential for the defence of Earth against the impending attack of a malevolent cosmic entity. Besson started writing the story that became The Fifth Element when he was 16 years old; he was 38 when the film opened in cinemas. Besson wanted to shoot the film in France, but suitable facilities could not be found; filming took place in London and Mauritania, instead.
| Director | Luc Besson |
| Produced by | Patrice Ledoux |
| Screenplay by | Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen |
| Story by | Luc Besson |
| Starring | Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Chris Tucker, Milla Jovovich |
| Music | Éric Serra |
| Cinematography | Thierry Arbogast |
| Edited by | Sylvie Landra |
| Production, company | Gaumont |
| Distributed by | Gaumont Buena Vista International |
| Released | May 7, 1997 (France) |
| Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $90 million |
| Box office | $263.9 million |
| Netflix ID | 1154386 |
About The Fifth Element
In the 23rd century. the survival of planet Earth comes down to a cab driver played by Bruce Willis after a strange woman winds up in his cab.
Achievement of The Fifth Element
The film was nominated for Best Sound Editing at the 1998 Academy Awards. It was the most expensive European film ever made at the time of its release.
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Latest information about The Fifth Element updated on July 28 2021.
