In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.
Costume
Jean Paul Gaultier went absolutely feral and we thanked him.
Production
Practical sets so tactile you can smell the diesel-funk.
Acting
Gary Oldman doing the most with that southern drawl and skullcap.
Director
Luc Besson
Bruce Willis
Korben Dallas
Milla Jovovich
Leeloo
Gary Oldman
Zorg
Ian Holm
Cornelius
Chris Tucker
Ruby Rhod
Luke Perry
Billy
Brion James
General Munro
Tommy Lister Jr.
President Lindberg
Lee Evans
Fog
Charlie Creed-Miles
David
Tricky
Right Arm
John Neville
General Staedert
John Bluthal
Professor Pacoli
Mathieu Kassovitz
Mugger
Christopher Fairbank
Mactilburgh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Besson wrote the original draft at 16. The 'fifth element' concept came from his teenage brain trying to explain love mathematically.
The Diva dance was performed by a real opera singer (Inva Mula) while Maïwenn Le Besco acted the body — the CGI fusion was revolutionary for 1997.
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