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The City of Lost Children (1995)
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A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.
Cast
Ron Perlmanas One
Dominique Pinonas The Diver / The Clones
Judith Vittetas Miette
Daniel Emilforkas Krank
Jean-Claude Dreyfusas Marcello
Geneviève Brunetas The Octopus
Odile Malletas The Octopus
Mireille Mosséas Miss Bismuth
Serge Merlinas Gabriel Marie
Rufusas Peeler
Ticky Holgadoas Ex-Acrobat
Cris Huertaas Father
Jean-Louis Trintignantas L'oncle Irvin (voice)
Joseph Lucienas Denree
Facts
| Release date | May 17, 1995 |
| Runtime | 112 min (1h 52m) — about the same as the 1995 average of 110 min |
| Genres | Fantasy, Adventure, Science-fiction |
| Original title | La Cité des enfants perdus |
| Language | FR |
| Budget | $18,000,000 |
| Box office | $1,738,611 (0.1× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0112682 |
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Questions
How long is The City of Lost Children?
The City of Lost Children runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is The City of Lost Children worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,256 votes, which places it #30 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 73%) and #262 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed The City of Lost Children?
The City of Lost Children was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Amélie (2001), A Very Long Engagement (2004), Delicatessen (1991).
Who stars in The City of Lost Children?
Ron Perlman as One; Dominique Pinon as The Diver / The Clones; Judith Vittet as Miette; Daniel Emilfork as Krank; Jean-Claude Dreyfus as Marcello; Geneviève Brunet as The Octopus.
What is The City of Lost Children rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The City of Lost Children?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29531.