Dark City
"They built the city to see what makes us tick. Last night, one of us went off."
Originally released in 1998. Dark City is a mystery/science fiction film. directed by Alex Proyas.
Starring Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, and Kiefer Sutherland
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (3,071 votes)
Budget
$27M
Production budget
Box Office
$27.2M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $27,000,000
- Revenue
- $27,200,000
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Mystery Clock Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Dark City?
Dark City has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Dark City released?
Dark City was released on February 27, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dark City?
The main cast of Dark City includes Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien.
Is Dark City worth watching?
Dark City has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 3,071 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.