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Dark City (1998)

Science Fiction, Police Procedural, Psychological, Neo Noir

Directed by

Alex Proyas

Release Date

6th August, 1998

Short Description

In which a man with amnesia who's suspected of murder begins to question his existence in "Dark City."

What happens in Dark City?

Directed by Alex Proyas, Dark City is a neo noir science fiction film which starts with a murder by a man with amnesia which quickly descends in an existential dilemma infused epic sci-fi ballad of The Matrix-like proportions. While Dark City was no mainstream success, it certainly deserves its cult-like status and is a worthy addition to this list.

Who stars in Dark City?

Rufus Sewell as "John Murdoch"

William Hurt as "Inspector Frank Bumstead"

Kiefer Sutherland as "Dr. Daniel P. Schreber"

Jennifer Connelly as "Emma Murdoch/Anna"

Richard O'Brien as "Mr. Hand"

Ian Richardson as "Mr. Book"

Bruce Spence as "Mr. Wall"

Colin Friels as "Detective Eddie Walenski"

John Bluthal as "Karl Harris"

Mitchell Butel as "Officer Husselbeck"

Melissa George as "May"

Frank Gallacher as "Chief Inspector Stromboli"

Nicholas Bell as "Mr. Rain"

Who created Dark City?

Written by: Alex Proyas, Lem Dobbs, David S. Goyer

Direccted by: Alex Proyas

Produced by: Andrew Mason, Alex Proyas

Music by: Trevor Jones