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City of Ember (2008) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.83/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.8/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.3/10
City of Ember Plot Synopsis:
When mankind is about to come to an end, a group of scientists decide to create and populate a city deep underground. The City of Ember is to last for two hundred years, after which its inhabitants are to retrieve from a strong box instructions to return to the surface. Over time, however, the message is lost and life in Ember is rapidly deteriorating. Their power supply is failing and food is being rationed. It's left to two young teens to unearth the secret of Ember and to lead the way out.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: Discover The Secret
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City of Ember Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2008 (more 2008 movies)
Box Office: $7,873,007
Nominations: 6
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / City of Ember Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 10, 2008
Writers: Caroline Thompson, Jeanne Duprau
Producers: Diana Choi, Chip Flaherty, Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks, John D. Schofield, Steve Shareshian
Editors: Adam P. Scott, Zach Staenberg
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City of Ember (2008) Cast (Click to Expand)
City of Ember Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Saoirse Ronan | ... | Lina Mayfleet |
| David Ryall | ... | Chief Builder |
| Harry Treadaway | ... | Doon Harrow |
| Mary Kay Place | ... | Mrs. Murdo |
| Tim Robbins | ... | Loris Harrow |
| Bill Murray | ... | Mayor Cole |
| Mackenzie Crook | ... | Looper |
| Toby Jones | ... | Barton Snode |
| Liam Burke | ... | Mr. Boaz |
| Brid Ni Chionaola | ... | Seely Schnap |
| Maureen Dow | ... | Mrs. Sample |
| Lucinda Dryzek | ... | Lizzie Bisco |
| Lorraine Hilton | ... | Miss Thorn |
| B.J. Hogg | ... | Mayor''s Guard |
| Marianne Jean-Baptiste | ... | Clary |
| Matt Jessup | ... | Joss |
| Simon Kunz | ... | Captain Fleery |
| Martin Landau | ... | Sul |
| Conor MacNeill | ... | Student |
| Eoin McAndrew | ... | Student |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Saoirse Ronan (b. April 12, 1994) – Lina Mayfleet
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - David Ryall, as Chief Builder, passed away at age 79 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn - Harry Treadaway (b. September 10, 1984) – Doon Harrow
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Mary Kay Place (b. September 23, 1947) – Mrs. Murdo
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m) - Tim Robbins (b. October 16, 1958) – Loris Harrow
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m) - Bill Murray (b. September 21, 1950) – Mayor Cole
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Billy Murray - Mackenzie Crook (b. September 29, 1971) – Looper
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Toby Jones (b. September 7, 1966) – Barton Snode
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Liam Burke – Mr. Boaz
- Brid Ni Chionaola – Seely Schnap
- Maureen Dow – Mrs. Sample
- Lucinda Dryzek (b. August 4, 1991) – Lizzie Bisco
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Lorraine Hilton – Miss Thorn
- B.J. Hogg, as Mayor''s Guard, passed away at age 65 in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: B J Hogg | BJ Hogg | Brian J. Hogg | Brian Hogg - Marianne Jean-Baptiste (b. April 26, 1967) – Clary
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)
Also known as: Marianne Jean Baptiste
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