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City of Ember
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City of Ember

2008-10-07 · 95 min · ★ 6.4

Adventure · Family · Fantasy

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.

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Directors
Gil Kenan
Production companies
Playtone, Walden Media
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 55,000,000
Revenue
USD 17,869,048

Top Cast

Saoirse RonanSaoirse RonanLina Mayfleet
Harry TreadawayHarry TreadawayDoon Harrow
Bill MurrayBill MurrayMayor Cole
David RyallDavid RyallChief Builder
Tim RobbinsTim RobbinsLoris Harrow
Mackenzie CrookMackenzie CrookLooper
Marianne Jean-BaptisteMarianne Jean-BaptisteClary
Mary Kay PlaceMary Kay PlaceMrs. Murdo
Toby JonesToby JonesBarton Snode
Lucinda DryzekLucinda DryzekLizzie Bisco
Martin LandauMartin LandauSul
Ian McElhinneyIan McElhinneyBuilder
B.J. HoggB.J. HoggMayor's Guard
Matt JessupJoss
Lara McIvorRoner
Myles ThompsonSmat
Rachel MortonStudent #2
Conor MacNeillConor MacNeillStudent #3
Lorraine HiltonLorraine HiltonMiss Thorn
Eoin McAndrewStudent #1

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