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City of Ember(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-10-07
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1806 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
Escape is the only option
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $55,000,000.00
Revenue: $17,869,048.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: City of Ember
Top 10 Billed 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
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