Tykho Moon
Synopsis
The McBee family has erected a government over a future 'colony', that looks like a run-down Paris divided into sectors by the Berlin Wall. All male family members suffer from a mysterious disease and are in urgent need of organ transplants. The perfect donor, Tykho Moon, probably has been killed in a fire, but according to rumours he's still alive. Although assassins stalk the family members, the McBees start a hunt for Tykho. Trying to escape the dragnet, Alex, a sculptor, meets Lena, a killer posing as a whore.
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Johan Leysen
Anikst
Michel Piccoli
Mac Bee / frère Mac Bee
Julie Delpy
Lena
Marie Laforêt
Eva
Richard Bohringer
Glenbarr
Yann Collette
Alvin / Edward
Frédéric Gorny
Konstantin
Olivier Achard
The concierge
Svetozar Cvetković
Le Sbire
Roger Dumas
Patron
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Le chirurgien
Peter Berling
Jean-Paul Raths
Marilyne Canto
La réceptionniste
Axel Gottschick
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enki Bilal
- Screenplay & Story
- Enki Bilal
- Original Score
- Goran Vejvoda
- Original Title
- Tykho Moon
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Salomé, Black Forest Films, Nova Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enki Bilal
Enki Bilal, Don Francks
Goran Vejvoda
Éric Gautier
Thierry Derocles
Maurice Bernart, Alain Centonze, Christoph Hahnheiser, Wieland Schulz-Keil
Department Leadership Roster
Éric Gautier
Director of Photography
Enki Bilal
Director
Don Francks
Writer
Enki Bilal
Screenplay
Thierry Derocles
Editor
Jean-Vincent Puzos
Production Design
Esther Walz
Costume Design
Maurice Bernart
Producer
Christoph Hahnheiser
Producer
Wieland Schulz-Keil
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tykho Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tykho Moon about?
The McBee family has erected a government over a future 'colony', that looks like a run-down Paris divided into sectors by the Berlin Wall. All male family members suffer from a mysterious disease and are in urgent need of organ transplants. The perfect donor, Tykho Moon, probably has been killed in a fire, but according to rumours he's still alive. Although assassins stalk the family members, the McBees start a hunt for Tykho. Trying to escape the dragnet, Alex, a sculptor, meets Lena, a killer posing as a whore.
Who directed Tykho Moon?
Tykho Moon was directed by Enki Bilal.
Who stars in Tykho Moon?
The principal cast of Tykho Moon includes Johan Leysen, Michel Piccoli, Julie Delpy, Marie Laforêt, Richard Bohringer.
When was Tykho Moon released and how long is it?
Tykho Moon was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Tykho Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tykho Moon was composed by Goran Vejvoda.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tykho Moon?
Tykho Moon holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).