Movie·2008·1h 35m
City of Ember
Escape is the only option
Directed By
Gil Kenan
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember's once powerful generator is failing and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers, in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence, before the the lights go out forever.
Written By
Caroline Thompson
Producer
Tom Hanks, Diana Choi
Cinematography
Xavier Grobet
Music
Andrew Lockington
Editor
Zach Staenberg
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Saoirse Ronan
Lina Mayfleet
Harry Treadaway
Doon Harrow
Bill Murray
Mayor Cole
David Ryall
Chief Builder
Tim Robbins
Loris Harrow
Mackenzie Crook
Looper
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Clary
Mary Kay Place
Mrs. Murdo
Toby Jones
Barton Snode
Lucinda Dryzek
Lizzie Bisco
Martin Landau
Sul
Ian McElhinney
Builder
B.J. Hogg
Mayor's Guard
Matt Jessup
Joss
Lara McIvor
Roner
Myles Thompson
Smat
Rachel Morton
Student #2
Conor MacNeill
Student #3
// crew
Crew
Tom Hanks
Producer
Diana Choi
Executive Producer
Gary Goetzman
Producer
Zach Staenberg
Editor
John D. Schofield
Executive Producer
Xavier Grobet
Director of Photography
Adam P. Scott
Editor
Gil Kenan
Director
Caroline Thompson
Screenplay
Steven Shareshian
Producer
Andrew Lockington
Original Music Composer
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