The Fifth Element Flashcards
This is the name of Bruce Willis’ character in the Fifth Element.
Korben Dallas
Once a special forces major, Bruce Willis’ character holds this occupation in the Fifth Element.
Taxi driver
Scenes depicted as taking place in Egypt were actually filmed in this West African country.
Mauritania
This famed French cartoonist, creator of comics Blueberry and Arzach, provided inspiration for the film and was actually hired to help with production design. He later went on to sue Besson, claming that the film plagiarized his comic The Incal.
Jean “Mœbius” Giraud
This French comic strip artist was also brought on to help out with production design. He created Valerian, which Besson would later go on to adapt into a film.
Jean-Claude Mézières
At the start of the film, the Mondoshawans come to collect a weapon for sake-keeping due to the risk created by what event on Earth.
World War I
Priest Vito Cornelius is played by this British actor, who won a 1998 Best Actor BAFTA for his performance in the title role of King Lear.
Ian Holm
This evil brutish alien race hired by Gary Oldman’s character in the film share a name with an Indian coastal city.
Mangalore(s)
This is the name of Milla Jovovich’s character in the Fifth Element.
Leeloo
The elemental stones Bruce Willis and co. are looking were located inside of what character.
Diva Plavalaguna
Earth is consolidated into this single country in the Fifth Element.
The Federated Territories
This former pro wrestler plays the role of President Linberg in the Fifth Element.
Tom “Tiny” Lister Jr.
This British musician played the “Right Arm” to Oldman’s character in the Fifth Element.
Tricky
This British stand-up comedian played Fog, a sailor-type on the luxury cruise, in the Fifth Element.
Lee Evans
This former teenage heartthrob played the role of Billy Masterson, an assistant to Professor Pacoli in one of the Fifth Element’s flashback scenes in Egypt.
Luke Perry
John Neville plays General Staedart in the Fifth Element. He is best known for his starring role in this Terry Gilliam film.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
This actor turned down the role of Korben Dallas.
Mel Gibson
After production paused for the Fifth Element in 1992 due to financial issues, Besson continued to work on the script while directing this 1994 film.
Leon: The Professional
Some speculate that Chris Tucker’s character Rubi Rhod is a combination of these two elements.
Rubidium, Rhodium
This is the name of the luxury cruise in the Fifth Element.
Fhloston Paradise
Gary Oldman says Zorg is a combination of two characters: one a former third-party presidential candidate, the other a famous cartoon character.
Ross Perot, Bugs Bunny
The “Diva Dance” was sung by this Albanian soprano.
Inva Mula
Gary Oldman took the role of Zorg because Luc Besson agreed to finance and direct this film, which was Oldman’s writing and directorial debut.
Nil By Mouth
The Fifth Element was Jovovich’s first film since taking a three-year break from acting to focus on singing, which she began after this 1993 coming-of-age film.
Dazed & Confused
This French fashionista, who served as the creative director of Hermes from 2003 to 2010, did costume design for the film.
Jean-Paul Gaultier
Chris Tucker was Besson’s second-choice for the role of Ruby Rhod behind this cultural icon.
Prince
