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kasperlovborg
Kasper Løvborg
rated 10

Bravo, Mr. Proyas! Though your masterpiece may, on its stunningly beautiful surface, appear to be a somewhat trashy mixture of sci-fi, noir and serial killer thriller, it's so much more than these things. It's film history's best ta...

4 years ago
johanneskesti
Johannes Kesti
rated 6

Jävligt härlig noir men ganska trött story

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Alex Proyas
Director
Kiefer Sutherland
As Dr. Daniel P. Schreber
William Hurt
As Inspector Frank Bumstead
David Wenham
As Schreber's Assistant
Ian Richardson
As Mr. Book
Rufus Sewell
As John Murdoch
Jennifer Connelly
As Emma Murdoch
Bruce Spence
As Mr. Wall

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In "Dark City," a man named John Murdoch awakens in a mysterious hotel with no recollection of who he is or the violent crimes he is accused of committing. As shadows linger over a city enveloped in perpetual darkness, he sets out on a bewildering journey to uncover his true identity and reclaim lost memories. However, sinister beings known as the Strangers manipulate reality around him, leaving everyone else in a dreamlike state. With time running out, Murdoch discovers that he possesses the unique ability to alter his environment at will—a power coveted by his pursuers. As he grapples with fragmented memories and haunting truths, Murdoch fights against forces that seek to control humanity's very essence. In this enthralling blend of sci-fi and mystery, the quest for self-discovery unearths chilling revelations about existence itself.

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You can stream Dark City on: Apple TV

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Dark City was released in theaters on July 2, 1998.