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City of Ember
Escape is the only option
Genres
AdventureFamilyFantasy
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.
Details
Budget
$55000000
Revenue
$17869048
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
2008-10-07
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1775
Vote Average
6.343
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Lorraine Hilton
Miss Thorn
Eoin McAndrew
Student #1
Liz Smith
Granny
Mark Mulholland
Portrait Painter
Heathcote Williams
Sadge Merrall
Liam Burke
Mr. Boaz
Maureen Dow
Mrs. Sample
Simon Kunz
Captain Fleery
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