7.6 Score

1998 • 1h 41min • R • Mystery, Science Fiction

Dark City

"They built the city to see what makes us tick. Last night, one of us went off."

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.

IMDb 7.6

RT 76%

MC 66

Director

Alex Proyas

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Alex Proyas

David S. Goyer

Alex Proyas

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Rufus Sewell

John Murdoch

William Hurt

Inspector Frank Bumstead

Kiefer Sutherland

Dr. Daniel P. Schreber

Jennifer Connelly

Emma Murdoch

Richard O'Brien

Mr. Hand

Ian Richardson

Mr. Book

Bruce Spence

Mr. Wall

Colin Friels

Det. Eddie Walenski

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