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A stylish, fast-paced sci-fi thriller that mixes visceral action with mind-bending ideas, delivering a tense and visually striking experience that feels both smart and absurd.
About 2014 film directed by Luc Besson
Genres drama, action, science fiction, biopunk, girls with guns
Directed by Luc Besson
Written by Luc Besson
Starring Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Pilou Asbæk, Choi Min-sik, Lio Tipton, Amr Waked, Mason Lee, Julian Rhind-Tutt
Music Éric Serra
Runtime 89 min
Country France, United Kingdom, Germany, Taiwan
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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