The City Destroyed
Appearance
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Directed by | Luitz-Morat |
Written by | Jean-Louis Bouquet |
Produced by | Luitz-Morat |
Cinematography | Frank Daniau-Johnston |
Production company | Films de France |
Distributed by | Pathé Consortium Cinéma |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
Country | France |
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The City Destroyed (French: La cité foudroyée) is a 1924 French silent film directed by Luitz-Morat.[1]
Synopsis
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In The City Destroyed, a brilliant yet misunderstood young engineer harnesses the formidable power of lightning. With the capability to wield this natural force as a weapon, he issues a chilling ultimatum: pay a hefty ransom or witness the iconic city of Paris crumble under the devastating fury of controlled thunderbolts. As the city races against time, choices must be made — appease the engineer's demands or seek a way to thwart his electrifying scheme.
Cast
[edit]- Daniel Mendaille as Richard Gallée
- Jane Maguenat as Huguette
- Armand Morins as Baron de Vrécourt
- Alexis Ghasne as Hans Steinberg
- Lucien Cazalis as Grosset
- Paul Journée as Battling Martel
- Simone Judic as La bonne
- Émilien Richard as Cuivredasse
References
[edit]- ^ Fanning, Jr. p.249
Bibliography
[edit]- William J. Fanning Jr. Death Rays and the Popular Media, 1876-1939: A Study of Directed Energy Weapons in Fact, Fiction and Film. McFarland, 2015.
External links
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