Dark City(1998)
“They built the city to see what makes us tick. Last night, one of us went off.”
Overview
A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.
Director
Alex Proyas
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$27M
Revenue
$27M
Cast
Rufus Sewell
as John Murdoch
William Hurt
as Inspector Frank Bumstead
Kiefer Sutherland
as Dr. Daniel P. Schreber
Jennifer Connelly
as Emma Murdoch
Richard O'Brien
as Mr. Hand
Ian Richardson
as Mr. Book
Bruce Spence
as Mr. Wall
Colin Friels
as Det. Eddie Walenski
John Bluthal
as Karl Harris
Mitchell Butel
as Officer Husselbeck
Melissa George
as May
Frank Gallacher
as Chief Inspector Stromboli
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$27M
Box Office
$27M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Mystery Clock Cinema
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Where can I watch Dark City?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dark City (1998).
What is Dark City about?▼
A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.
Who directed Dark City?▼
Dark City was directed by Alex Proyas and released in 1998. It is a mystery, science fiction film.
How long is Dark City?▼
Dark City has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Dark City?▼
The cast of Dark City includes Rufus Sewell as John Murdoch, William Hurt as Inspector Frank Bumstead, Kiefer Sutherland as Dr. Daniel P. Schreber, Jennifer Connelly as Emma Murdoch, Richard O'Brien as Mr. Hand and more.
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