The City Destroyed
The City Destroyed (French: La cité foudroyée) is a 1924 French silent film directed by Luitz-Morat.[1]
| The City Destroyed | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Release date | 5 December 1924 |
Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | France |
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Synopsis
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
- 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
- Fanning, Jr. p.249
Bibliography
- 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.
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